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Young Athletes
Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities within the ages 2 to 7 years old.
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We are committed to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
What brings you here?
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Health
We are focused on training health and fitness professionals, developing standardized protocols for care and expanding access across the UAE.
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Youth And Athlete Leadership
Special Olympics UAE aims to activate youth engagement opportunities for participants between the ages of 13 to 35.
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Unified Arts
Creative expression that brings athletes and partners together through art, music and performance.
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Partners and sponsors
The organisations whose support makes our programs possible.
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Everyone has a part to play.
Latest news
Events
- NOVEMBER 2026 3 Unified Robotics Qualifiers Community
- NOVEMBER 2026 6 Dubai Fitness Challenge UCS
- NOVEMBER 2026 10 Final Unified Robotics Community
- NOVEMBER 2026 13 Dubai Fitness Challenge Youth Council & Athlete Leadership
- NOVEMBER 2026 14 التدريب الرابع للخطابة – Public Speaking Training 4 Youth Council & Athlete Leadership
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More than a moment.
Special Olympics is not only about competition day. It is about the journey.
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Discover
Find a sport. Find your potential.
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Train
Build skills. Build confidence.
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Compete
Put your skills into action.
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Achieve
Celebrate every step forward.
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Connect
Share the joy of sport and friendship.
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Lead
Inspire others through your journey.
Impact
The movement in
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1000+
Athletes
1000+
Volunteers
200+
Schools
30+
Sports
100+
Events
From the newsroom
Latest news.
June 10, 2026
UAE Games 2026 concludes with record participation
The second edition of the UAE Games 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi following several days of sports competitions and community activities that reflected the values of inclusion and…
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates
Officially Announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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movement.
Help create opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport.
