The Special Olympics World Games is one of the largest inclusive global sporting event, held every two years, alternating between summer and winter editions. In 2025, the event took place in Turin, where 1,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners from 100 nations.

Special Olympics is far more than just a sporting event. For many athletes, it serves as a catalyst for a healthier and more active lifestyle. The World Games is an unmissable social gathering that forges lasting bonds between athletes and fosters a profound sense of inclusion in wider society.​

For athletes, volunteers, coaches, and supporters from around the world, Special Olympics continues to inspire hope and belief in a future built on global acceptance, understanding, and unity.

Globally, there are more than four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries. Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year.​

At Coca‑Cola, we have proudly supported Special Olympics for over 55 years, championing athletes and events worldwide through financial contributions, volunteering, and awareness-driven marketing initiatives.

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Learn more about Special Olympics and our ongoing support below.