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Athletes

From Isolation to Confidence: Riya Trains for World Winter Games

Young woman standing next to a coach
Riya, a Special Olympics athlete from Bharat, says she used to be alone and lonely. Now she’s part of a talented team that’s heading to the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy—and her life is full of confidence, camaraderie and hope.
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.
Athletes

Powered by Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics Canada Athlete Alexander Pang Soars into his Fourth World Games

A Special Olympics athlete standing in front of a Healthy Athletes Fit Feet banner. The banner is red, includes a graphic of a foot and highlights the third station of the screening. The athlete is wearing a red jacket and glasses, and is smiling for a photo.
Special Olympics Canada athlete Alexander Pang improved his figure skating performance with customized orthotic skate inserts after attending the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Fit Feet .
Athletes

Team Estonia’s Helen Nääme Sails into DanceSport Finals!

By Karini Viranna , March 12, 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
Special Olympics Estonia athlete Helen Nääme kicked off the Games by leading her delegation in the Parade of Athletes at Opening Ceremony.
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Special Olympics Global Coalition For Inclusion Celebrates Progress

A group of men and women in formal attire stand in a row.
Leaders gather in Turin to strengthen commitment to inclusive education through sports
Athletes

¡Viva Inclusión! - Gonzalo Escobar Wins First Gold in Turin

Special Olympics USA athlete Chris Furches, Special Olympics Chile athlete Gonzalo Escobar and Special Olympics USA athlete Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma
On 11 March, Special Olympics Chile snowboarding athlete Gonzalo Escobar was awarded the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, competing in the Advanced Giant Slalom Snowboarding Final.
Athletes

Friendship Turned Leadership: How Youth Leaders are Shaping an Inclusive Future

By Miryam Abraham, March 14, 2025
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For Louis Kleemeyer and Tim Pietrowski from Germany, being part of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council has been nothing short of life-changing.
Community Impact

More Than Spectators: The Unseen Power of Family Support

By Samire Hoxha, March 14, 2025
A woman and man sitting side by side.
Every athlete’s journey is shaped by those who believed the most in them—family.
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.
Athletes

A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing

Two floorball athletes running for the ball on the court.
14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
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