Special Olympics Greater Memphis

Special Olympics has been spreading the message: people with intellectual disabilities can – and will – succeed when given the chance.With training and competitions in Olympic-style sports, SOGM athletes push hard and play harder. They strive to beat their personal bests, defying the odds again and again. From the local fields and courts to the shining stage of World Games, from swimming to snowboarding, our athletes showcase the talents, abilities, and triumphs of people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Greater Memphis serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities by providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports. Our programs give athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share their gifts and talents with their families, friends, and the community. Beyond sports, we foster inclusion, leadership, and health initiatives that build stronger, more accepting communities throughout the Mid-South.