Pics, vids, and news featuring our 45,000 mighty athletes across the state. #ChooseToInclude Get the latest updates, pictures, videos, and more from Special Olympics New York! TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-STYLE SPORTS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING MENTAL RETARDATION, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOPED PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.