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Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa

Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa
Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration. Watch legendary architect, Frank Gehry, renowned artist Urs Fischer, and Special Olympics Italia artist Ghinka transform iconic Vespas into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Every detail is crafted to support Special Olympics. Stay tuned for the full reveal.
Community Impact

Innovation for Inclusion

A large group of people standing in front of a large monitor on a small stage, smiling for a photo.
University Students Collaborate to Create Inclusive Solutions for Special Olympics through the Accenture Innovation Challenge
Athletes

Taste of Victory: China’s Top Scorer Leads his Team to Success

A man holding a floorball stick runs across a court in an arena
Although the city of Turin offered sites, history, and iconic Italian cuisine, the only thing on this floorball player’s mind was victory.
Athletes

From the Arctic Circle to Italy: Greenland’s Nuka Martin Lynge Raises the Bar

By Karini Viranna , March 27, 2025
A cross-country skier skis on a snowy mountain during a competition. He is wearing red ski clothes and neon green goggles.
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.
Athletes

Konrad Dębniak: Team Poland’s Generous Spirit and Sporting Hero!

A young man in skiing gear, waving at the camera.
Konrad Dębniak (35), an accomplished athlete from Special Olympics Poland, has become a true role model for his community—on and off the sports field.
Athletes

Snow in the Desert: An Alpine Skier from Egypt Wins at the World Winter Games

A man skis in the snow between slaloms
Antwan “Tony” Saad developed a passion for skiing but has a very peculiar dilemma: his home country of Egypt only receives snow on the rarest of occasions (sometimes years apart).
Press Releases

Toyota Motor Europe Celebrates the Unwavering Spirit of Inclusion at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

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[Turin, Italy - 14 March 2025] Toyota Motor Europe, Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of World Winter Games Turin 2025, congratulates all Special Olympics athletes on their determination and sportsmanship.
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From Almost Missing the World Winter Games to Gold: How Special Olympics Tajikistan Brought Home Six Medals With A Little Help From Their Friends

35-year-old woman celebrating with her hands up in the air and a bright smile, wearing winter clothes.
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 were an extraordinary occasion for athletes with and without intellectual disability to prove their skills on a global stage and bring home precious medals.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Oklahoma Coach Wins SONA Lifetime Achievement Award

By RJ Nealon, March 24, 2025
The photo shows three women wearing blue shirts. They are looking up at the sky.
For more than two decades, Susan St. John has been a fixture of the Special Olympics Oklahoma community, ever since her daughter, Chelsea, first became an athlete while in middle school.
Athletes

SO USA Skier Alexandrea Rutledge Shares Her Experience From Turin 2025

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Alexandrea Rutledge trained hard for Turin 2025. Now she's excited to show off her skills to friends back home.
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