"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

2019 Fall Sectionals

Our athletes will compete and show their skill in bocce, long distance running/walking, soccer, powerlifting, and volleyball during the 2019 Fall Sectionals held in the Western, Central and Eastern part of the state....

National Recognition Program Honors Two PA High Schools

We are pleased and honored to congratulate Fox Chapel Area High School and Haverford High School for being selected as 2019 National Banner Unified Champion Schools by Special Olympics! This prestigious recognition...

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Hall of Fame, which began in 1996, pays tribute to dozens of exceptional athletes and extraordinary volunteers – inductees that have made outstanding contributions both on and off of the field of competition. There...

Athlete Leadership University Class of 2019

During the 2019 Leadership Conference Banquet in State College, PA on Saturday, August 17th, a total of 15 Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes received a degree in Communication, Governance, Health and/or Sport...

2019 Leadership Award Winners

We are pleased to announce our 2019 Leadership Award winners! During our Leadership Conference Banquet held in State College, PA on Saturday, August 17th, we recognized and celebrated the achievements of many Special...

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More than Sports

Volunteer Resources

New Local Program Managers

Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Welcomes Athletes

SOPA Athletes Participate In Steelers Family Fest

Unified Athletes Represent SO as part of MLS All-Star Week

Happy Valley Cruise 2020, March 9 – 14

SOPA Athletes Featured in Aerie’s #AerieREAL Campaign

Inspiring Special Olympics Videos

Special Olympics Pennsylvania touches countless people in numerous ways, and its impact reaches far beyond the sphere of sports. Check out some inspiring athlete videos from our official You Tube Channel! We transform the lives of both athletes' and volunteers through the joy of sport…here’s a look at how.