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Athletes

‘It Means a Lot’—Team Kenya Trains Hard to Compete at World Winter Games

Francis Kiragu Gitau, Special Olympics Kenya Football Player
For athletes on Kenya’s floorball team, competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy is an honor they take very seriously.
Athletes

Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination

Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy athlete
Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
Special Olympics Regions

Special Olympics North America Softball Championship

Athletes and Unified partners from throughout the Region competed in softball at the MAC Multi Athletic Complex in Midwest City, OK and Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK.”
Athletes

Utah’s Unified Team Sees Growth at NIRSA Tournament, While Siblings Share Meaningful Moment

By RJ Nealon, January 14, 2025
A group of Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners and coaches pose for a group photo.
During the NIRSA Flag Football Championship, the University of Utah demonstrated excellent growth in its Unified flag football team and showed off two pairs of siblings deeply committed to inclusion.
Athletes

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

A woman and a man standing back-to-back, smiling.
From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.

President Biden delivers remarks at “A Christmas for All: Celebration of Unity, America and Special Olympics” at the White House

President Biden delivers remarks at “A Christmas for All: Celebration of Unity, America and Special Olympics” at the White House
President Joe Biden hosted a dinner for Special Olympics and supporters of the organization titled, “A Christmas for All: Celebration of Unity, America and Special Olympics.”

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao
Rockie began playing Unified Sports with a friend. This small action eventually became a regular part of her life and eventually into a passion she pursued.
Community Impact

Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities

Eight people dressed in formal attire and three others wearing Special Olympics Gibraltar uniforms are standing together, posing for a group photo.
Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
Athletes

‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

One man and one woman wearing Special Olympics Switzerland gear dancing and smiling at the camera on a bridge
Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
Community Impact

Angola Leads the Way in Africa’s Inclusive Movement

Six people standing and posing for the camera while wearing Special Olympics-branded scarfs
Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion gains momentum as key member signs on
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