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Karini Viranna

Karini Viranna is a writer and producer based in Berlin. She has written for several notable European brands as well as literary magazines such as DADDY magazine, First Page Literature, Sunday Mornings At The River and Coffee People Zine.
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Michael Svitak—Guiding Light of Team Austria!

At 48, Team Austria’s Michael Svitak is one of the most experienced players, taking up the role of “unofficial captain” and leading by example both on and off the court.
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Slovakia’s Rising Star: Šimon Jakuš Shines on Court AND on Stage!

On day two of the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025, Šimon and Team Slovakia took on Austria once again, securing a decisive 2:0 victory.
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Hope in Every Serve: How Volleyball Inspires Nataliia Vyhivska’s Dreams

DayNataliia Vyhivska and her team played to win in Katowice, beating Team Mongolia 2-0 (25-11, 25-20). “When I’m on the court, everything else disappears."
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Chasing World Cup Gold with Finland's Mika Ahonen

For nearly three decades, volleyball has been more than just a sport for Special Olympics Finland athlete Mika Ahonen—it has been a source of challenge and connection.
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A Historic First: Meet Eight Top Athletes Taking to the Volleyball Court in Katowice

The inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup will see 8 women’s and 8 men’s/mixed teams competing for the title.
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Back to the Future: Eight days at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Karini Viranna, features writer and producer based in Berlin, had her first insight into Special Olympics at our recent World Winter Games.
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From the Arctic Circle to Italy: Greenland’s Nuka Martin Lynge Raises the Bar

At 21 years old, cross-country-skier Nuka Martin Lynge, from Greenland, has already completed two runs of the Arctic Circle Race—recognised as the world’s most challenging cross-country skiing competition.
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Lorraine Whelan, The Irish Powerhouse Skier

“Being able to ski a really tough course, that’s been my highlight. And now I’ve done it,” shares Team Ireland’s treasured alpine skier, Lorraine Whelan, waving her ski poles in the air as she dances with the crowd in Sestriere.
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A Rising Star: Uzbekistan’s Gold Medalist, Sitora Ergashova

A vision of poise and finesse, on the ice and off, Uzbekistan Figure Skater, Sitora Ergashova brings home her first gold win at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025!
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Ukrainian Floorball Athlete Diana Khomenko Wins on her own Terms

Ukrainian Floorball athlete, Diana Khomenko and her team proudly take home silver on Saturday, March 15, just as the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 come to a close.
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