"Special Olympics" meaning in English

See Special Olympics in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Special Olympics [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Special Olympics}} the Special Olympics
  1. A sports competition held every two years for people who have intellectual disabilities. Categories (topical): Sports Derived forms: Special Olympian
    Sense id: en-Special_Olympics-en-name-GRUAyk7A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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