London, On – May 21, 2026— From May 26 to May 28, more than 1,000 high school-aged athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from across the province will gather at Western University for the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, hosted by the London Police Service. Athletes earned their place at the championships through regional qualifying events and will compete in athletics, …
The Legacy of Floor Hockey in Special Olympics Ontario
Earlier this month in Newmarket, Special Olympics Ontario communities came together to celebrate floor hockey, honouring the sport’s rich history, the athletes who have competed with pride, and the leaders and volunteers whose vision helped shape its success. The celebration was both a reunion and a reflection: a chance to recognize how floor hockey has influenced generations of athletes and played a defining role …
Making Waves for Inclusion: The 2026 Polar Plunge Raises $1.2 Million
It takes a specific kind of courage to dive into freezing waters in the middle of an Ontario winter. But this year, communities across the province proved that their warmth and generosity easily outmatch the chill. The 2026 Polar Plunge season was nothing short of historic, rallying thousands of people to get #FreezinForAReason and shattering expectations. The incredible impact of …
Ontario Team Representing North America at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris
2026 Special Olympics Ontario is proud to announce that it has been selected to represent North America at the upcoming 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup to be hosted in Paris, France this July. Special Olympics Ontario’s Unified World Cup Team features an inspiring group of youth athletes who will represent their schools, communities, province, and Canada on the international …
Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup – San Juan 2025 – Men’s Team Canada
🏀 Team Canada is gearing up for an incredible milestone: the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup, and Ontario is leading the charge! For the first time in history, athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will come together in San Juan, Puerto Rico to compete as teammates on a global stage, proudly representing their countries. This groundbreaking event …
Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup – San Juan 2025 – Women’s Team Canada
🏀 Team Canada is gearing up for an incredible milestone: the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3×3 Basketball World Cup, and Ontario is leading the charge! For the first time in history, athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will come together in San Juan, Puerto Rico to compete as teammates on a global stage, proudly representing their countries. This groundbreaking event …
Team Ontario Announces 2026 Training Squad for Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
More than 300 athletes named to the Training Squad as Ontario prepares for Medicine Hat 2026. Special Olympics Ontario is proud to unveil the 2026 Team Ontario Training Squad, a dynamic group of over 300 athletes, coaches, and mission staff who are beginning their journey to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta, set for July 2026. …
Maria Emery – From Welland with Thanks
Meet Maria Emery from Welland! Maria has been a proud Special Olympics athlete for eight years, participating in athletics and rhythmic gymnastics. She looks forward to spending time with her friends, making new ones, competing, and seeing how much she has improved with each event. For Maria, Special Olympics is a safe space where she can truly be herself without …
Jean-Tae Sterling – Brampton Soccer Star
Meet Jean-Tae Sterling from Brampton, Ontario! A proud Special Olympics athlete for the past two years, Jean-Tae plays soccer with passion and determination. He looks forward to every opportunity to travel, showcase his skills, and make a name for himself in the sport he loves. For Jean-Tae, Special Olympics means proving that anything is possible. One of his best memories …
School Champs Amps Up Excitement in Ottawa!
From June 3-5, over 1,100 students and teachers from all across Ontario headed to Ottawa to compete in this year’s School Championships. The events actually started a day prior with Young Champions Day, bringing elementary students from local schools to Carleton University’s campus for a day of bocce and other fun activities. Then it was time for the high schools …