| Special Olympics World Games | |
|---|---|
 The crowd at the Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland, 2003 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sporting event |
| Date(s) | Various |
| Frequency | Every two years |
| Country | Various |
| Inaugurated | 1968 (summer) 1977 (winter) |
The Special Olympics World Games, also known as Special Olympiad, are an international sporting event for participants with intellectual disabilities, organized by the IOC-recognised Special Olympics organization.