Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Soldier Field in July 1968, thanks to the efforts by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. The global movement includes more than 5.3 ...

SOAR has had athletes compete in the summer games before ... In 2023, he garnered the top spot at Illinois’ Special Olympics ...

Date Event Time (ET) TV/Live stream March 12 Figure Skating 11:15 a.m. ESPN+ March 13 Short Track Speed Skating 3:30 a.m. ESPN+ The next Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held in 2027.

A large contingent of athletes will represent Rainbow of Challenges (ROC) in the annual Special Olympics area competition on ...

TURIN, Italy - Two Chicago area Special Olympics athletes brought home medals at the 2025 World Winter Games in Italy ... saying "These athletes have made Illinois proud with their dedication ...