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Turin 2025 Opening Ceremony: The Flame Of Hope Is Lit!

Turin 2025 Opening Ceremony: The Flame Of Hope Is Lit!
The theme of "the Strength of Kindness" set the tone for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. This event marked the official start of the Games, celebrating not only the physical strength and dedication required to compete at the World Games, but also the quiet strength behind the transformative power of inclusion that Special Olympics athletes embody every day.Read the full article
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Back to the Future: Eight days at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

By Karini Viranna , April 08, 2025
A group of three DanceSport athletes dressed in traditional Estonian costumes, walk into an arena. A group of Estonian athletes dressed in blue winter gear cheer from behind them
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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The Mirror Image Project: Your Chance to Shine Like a Global Icon

Special Olympics WWE Superstar Bianca Belair and Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Judy Nutter
Special Olympics athletes, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your greatness and be featured on in a social media campaign—The Mirror Image Project!
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Special Olympics Health Messengers Inspiring Their Communities to Stay Active on World Day for Physical Activity and Beyond

An athlete standing in front of a group of athletes, leading them through a fitness activity outside on a grass field.
World Day for Physical Activity is celebrated globally on 6 April each year, emphasizing the importance of staying active through sport and physical fitness daily.
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The Power of Sport as a Catalyst for Inclusion

An speed skater skates on the ice with their arms outstretched
This year for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics is highlighting those who make Special Olympics special: the athletes.
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