Team Ontario heads into the final day of competition sitting at 123 gold, 81 silver, and 91 bronze — 295 medals and counting on the official GEMS chapter standings. But Friday wasn’t just about the count. It was a day of full podium sweeps at the pool and the track, one of the tightest basketball games of the week, and …
Team Ontario Daily Recap: Wednesday, August 12
The cauldron is lit and competition is officially underway in Medicine Hat. Softball got an early start on Tuesday with plenty of action on the diamond, and today the Games shifted into high gear — seven sports in action, rain or shine, and the first medals of the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games up for grabs. And Team Ontario …
Team Ontario Daily Recap: Tuesday, August 11
The Games Are Officially Open Today was the day it all became real. Team Ontario competed, celebrated, and marched into Opening Ceremony — and by the time the cauldron was lit tonight, there was no doubt: the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games are underway. On the Field: Ontario Comes Out Swinging Softball had the day of the Games so …
Team Ontario Daily Recap: Monday, August 10
Day 1 in Medicine Hat National Games week is officially underway. Team Ontario touched down in Medicine Hat, and from the moment the bus doors opened, the excitement was impossible to miss — bags dropped, uniforms on, and a city about to become home for the week ready to welcome them in. Softball: Ontario Goes 6-0 Team Ontario’s three softball …
Creating More Inclusive Schools Across Ontario
Supported by the Government of Ontario More than 1,100 athletes, unified partners and educators from over 90 schools came together at the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships in London. For three days, students from across Ontario competed alongside their peers, built meaningful friendships and experienced the power of belonging. But School Championships is about much more than competition. Inspired by the legacy of Special Olympics movement founder Dr. …
More Than 1,000 Athletes to Gather in London for the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships
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, …
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. …
2025 World Winter Games in ON!
Team Canada has landed in Turin for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games! From March 8–15, 2025, the Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place in Turin, Italy, uniting over 1,500 athletes from 102 delegations to compete in 8 sports. We’re thrilled to announce that 23 athletes from Ontario will proudly represent Team Canada at the Games! These athletes will …
1000+ Athletes and Coaches Named to District Training Squads for the 2025 Provincial Summer Games!
We are thrilled to announce the district training squads for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games, presented by the Wayne Gretzky Foundation! Hosted by the Brantford Police Service in partnership with Six Nations Police and the Ontario Provincial Police, the Games will take place in Brantford in July 2025. District Representation Across Ontario Athletes from across the province have been nominated to training squads …
Let the Games Begin!
The wait is finally over! After four long years, we are thrilled to kick off the much-anticipated Provincial Spring Games. Our incredible athletes, coaches, and volunteers have been eagerly preparing for this moment, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them in action. With over 750 athletes competing in basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and 10-pin bowling, this event …