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We are Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a global sports program for people with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports together with others on equal terms, a strong community is created, regardless of who you are or where you come from.
say hello to speci-lo
Speci-Lo is Special Olympics Sweden's very own mascot.
She is a brave lynx who loves sports and cheering on her friends.
At the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026, you can expect to meet Speci-Lo both inside and outside the sports arena.
11 sports
At the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 in Malmö, we will be offering 11 different summer sports, both individual and team sports.
To participate, you need to be a member of a sports club, be at least 12 years old, and have an intellectual disability.
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2000 participants
Up to 2 000 participants will gather for this year's biggest sporting event. Swedish participants will be joined by international participants from 25 euorpean countries.
2–6 september 2026
With unifying sport, fun activities for the whole family, and a grand opening ceremony, this is an event you won't want to miss. See you in Malmö, 2–6 September!
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Läs merWe Are All Winners! The message for upcoming Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 is clear: We Are All Winners! -
Läs mer25 Special Olympics programs will come to Malmö The interest turned out to be greater than expected, and it will be 25 countries, plus Swedish participants, gathering for the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 in Malmö, 4–6 September. -
Läs merPresident of Lions Clubs International visited Sweden Lions Clubs International has long been an important partner of Special Olympics Sweden. Over the past year, they have helped make sports events and family days possible from the north of Sweden to th...