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Athletes

Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey

A woman in a blue tracksuit proudly holds up a flaming torch in front of a cheering crowd at an indoor arena.
“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
Videos

Kenya Koene at World Winter Games 2025

Kenya Koene at World Winter Games 2025
At just 3 years old, Special Olympics Netherlands athlete Kenya Koene began dancing. The footwork came naturally, as she followed in the footsteps of her mother, Irene Reniers, a longtime dancer.
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Special Olympics unveils the logo for the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in Puerto Rico

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Energy, Hope and Unity Come Together in the Logo for the First Ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup
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Special Olympics Announces Puerto Rico as Host of First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

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[San Juan, Puerto Rico - 10 April 2025] Special Olympics International (SOI) announced today that San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be the host site for the very first Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, marking the first time in the 56-year history of the global sporting movement that a Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup will take place.
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The Future Begins with Us: A Global Call to Action from the Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit

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At every Special Olympics World Games, something remarkable happens—a global gathering of young leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities, who come together not just to share their hopes and ideas, but to lead.

Berlin Together Daily Show

In the Berlin Together Daily Show series, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, Daniel Smrokowski report on the events, people, and places at the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany. Follow along below!
Athletes

Let the Games Begin!

Let the Games Begin!
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 is underway! More than 1500 athletes have travelled to Turin, Italy from all over the globe. The Opening Ceremonies were incredible and highlighted impactful speeches, electric performances, and the unifying power of Special Olympics.
Healthy Start

Promoting Health & Wellness

Every family needs to find the best ways to implement a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods and engaging in fun exercises. Learning about health risks could also help with prevention and the initiation of timely treatments.
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