Stories From the Field of Play
Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Tuttosport Highlights MATP Skier and the Progression of Inclusive Sport for All
On Tuesday 18 March, Tuttosport, one of Italy’s leading sport newspapers, published an article on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) skier Samuele Tron and his coach, Andrea Tron, who is also his father.
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Faces of Football
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos around the world. The athletes of Special Olympics have felt the forced social isolation caused by the pandemic more than most as they lost access to playing sport and meeting their teammates.
Inclusive Health in Action
For Cori Piels, inclusive health isn’t just about ensuring she sees a doctor. It’s about feeling heard, understood.
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Finding Balance in Mind, Body and Confidence
His movements are natural, precise, and fluid—each glide of his skates is a quiet testament to years of dedication and perseverance.
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A Unique Bond
Doug Claus has never been to Kosovo, but as Delegation Assistant Liaison volunteer for the country, he has been an integral part of the operation for the group during and has become family during their time at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
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The Bond of Sisterhood
Dominika Oravcova holds up a Special Olympics Slovakia flag at the alpine skiing medal ceremony, cheering loudly for her sister, Michaela, who has just won the bronze medal.
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From Basketball Bonds to Floorball Finals: The Power of Friendship for Special Olympics Morocco
Special Olympics Morocco athlete Imane Bouissane and her teammates are participating in their first World Winter Games in floorball, a sport they’ve only learned in the past two years.
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It’s All About Teamwork, Connecting, and Communicating on the Court
Dream Team Go! It’s a mantra that can be heard ringing through the rafters before every training session and at the start of every competition for Special Olympics Mongolia’s Floorball team; the country’s first all-women’s team.
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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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