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Competitive Cheer and DanceSport Adopted as Recognized Sports of Special Olympics

Co-ed cheer team on the left comprised of 6 athletes. two dancers on the right, one male and one female; he's dressed in all white and she has on a white top and a flower print ankle length dress.
At the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Games, the Special Olympics International Board of Directors voted to adopt DanceSport and Cheer as “recognized” sports of Special Olympics.
Athletes

A Girl's First Love

Female Dancer on stage
The all-consuming nature of a first love may be too much for some people. But for others, it becomes a part of their soul, their identity.
In the News

100 International Delegations Set to Compete at Turin 2025

Athletes running in the snow.
100 international delegations, representing the diversity and global footprint of the Special Olympics movement, will descend on Turin, Italy this week for the official opening of the Turin Games.
In the News

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.
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.”
In the News

2025 Sport Rules Process Now Open—Submit Your Proposals by 15 July 2025

Skier going down a hill.
Special Olympics is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Sport Rules Process.
Athletes

Igniting the Spirit: Athletes Share their Journeys to Turin 2025

By Karini Viranna , March 08, 2025
A man stands laughing beside another man on a snowy mountain, with their snowboards. The backdrop features clear skies and mountain peaks, emphasising a winter sports setting.
As excitement builds, we will highlight eight phenomenal athletes who will represent their nations in Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. Their journeys of passion and dedication reflecting the transformative impact of sport.
In the News

The Spirit Will Live On! Farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

A man in a blue helmet and red, green and black lycra sports uniform speeds along the ice.
The Special Olympics Word Winter Games Turin 2025, the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year, drew to a close on 15 March after a celebration of sport and inclusion.
In the News

Turin 2025: Must-See Moments, According to our Athletes

A stadium full of people at the Opening-Ceremony for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025; a light show and video show are happening as athletes come into the arena.
With the lighting of the ‘Flame of Hope’ at Turin’s Inalpi Arena on Saturday night, the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games were officially declared open, marking the start of the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
Athletes

From Athlete to High Priestess: The Story of Ilianna Simeonidi

Woman dressed as High Priestess holding torch with Special Olympics Flame of Hope™
Special Olympics rhythmic gymnast illuminates path to inclusion ahead of World Summer and Winter Games
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