1) Special Olympics aims to create a global environment that will enable all people with intellectual disabilities in the world, which is more than 200 million people, to participate in the Games. Its vision is to:

2) Special Olympics is an unprecedented global movement to promote competitive and beneficial sports to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

3) Special Olympics enables people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to realize their full potential and develop skills through sports and competition.

4) Special Olympics will be an energizing, healthy, refreshing, enjoyable and joyful experience.