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Athletes

“At the End of the Race, he Wants to Keep Going!”: Slovenia’s Uroš Kotnik has a Need For Speed!

By Karini Viranna , March 14, 2025
A man cross country skis in a competition. A mountainside and many trees are visible
For Uroš Kotnik, a three-time gold-medalist, forward is the only way ahead.
Athletes

We Can Do It Too

Young woman standing in snow gear at the ready.
With Special Olympics, everything is possible. Skiing on snow in Coral Springs, Florida, is not one of those things.
Athletes

Bravery and Brotherhood: Special Olympics Jamaica’s Inspiring Journey from Wheels to Ice

three men stand in celebration. On the outside, two twin brothers hold up their medals. Between them, a proud coach raises his hands and smiles.
Twin brothers Dale and Dave Oddman overcame numerous challenges to compete in short track speed skating at the Special Olympics World Winter Games—the least of which was training exclusively on roller blades!
Athletes

The Bond of Sisterhood

By Kristin Hughes Srour, M.B.A., March 17, 2025
Two athletes, one gives a thumbs up and the other shows off a medal.
Dominika Oravcova holds up a Special Olympics Slovakia flag at the alpine skiing medal ceremony, cheering loudly for her sister, Michaela, who has just won the bronze medal.
Athletes

It’s All About Teamwork, Connecting, and Communicating on the Court

Women's floorball team in the midst of a game.
Dream Team Go! It’s a mantra that can be heard ringing through the rafters before every training session and at the start of every competition for Special Olympics Mongolia’s Floorball team; the country’s first all-women’s team.
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

Inclusive Health in Action

A female athlete sitting and talking to a healthy athletes representative.
For Cori Piels, inclusive health isn’t just about ensuring she sees a doctor. It’s about feeling heard, understood.
In the News

Tuttosport Highlights MATP Skier and the Progression of Inclusive Sport for All

MATP skier and his coach on the slopes together
On Tuesday 18 March, Tuttosport, one of Italy’s leading sport newspapers, published an article on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) skier Samuele Tron and his coach, Andrea Tron, who is also his father.
In the News

Play Like a Girl

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza standing at a podium during the Closing Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games, gesturing to the crowd as snow falls around her.
Coinciding with Women’s History Month, these Games sent a powerful message to the world: everyone has a place in sport.
In the News

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.
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