On this International Youth Day, we celebrate youth leading change at Special Olympics. Special Olympics is proud to introduce the newly appointed 2025–2027 Global Youth Leadership Council — 16 dynamic young leaders with and without intellectual disabilities representing 8 Special Olympics Programs, who are ready to shape the future of Special Olympics youth programming worldwide. Their voices will drive impact from the grassroots to the global stage. Meet our incredible youth by following the link in specialolympics bio. #ChooseToInclude