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[#13] Vespa Primavera Electric Moped Designed by Ilaria ‘Ghinka’ Bonanni

The Vespa: A multicolor Vespa designed by Ilaria Bonanni (Ghinka), featuring striking colors spray-painted by hand on a white base, on the entire vehicle. Details and drawings hand-drawn with acrylic markers, brush, acrylic paints. A genuine leather saddle decorated by hand with leather dye and final fixative. The scooter also features original chromed “Elettrica” and “Primavera” plates and the front “Vespa” logo, as well as a bespoke plate with the artist’s signature.

[#15] “Play Unified” Custom Vespa Helmet Designed By Athlete Ilaria ‘Ghinka’ Bonanni

Hand-painted red color base, featuring “#Play Unified” and the Special Olympics athlete oath: “Che io possa vincere, ma se non riuscissi, che io possa tentare con tutte le mie forze” (Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt) + artist’s signature.
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Javier Trejo: Speed, Passion, and the Road to Turin 2025

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Spanish alpine skier preparing to take to the slopes for a sixth World Winter Games
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World Winter Games Turin 2025 International Media Coverage Hub

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As the Special Olympics World Winter Games near, media networks around the world are buzzing about the exciting winter sport spectacle taking place 8 – 15 March in Turin, Italy. Check out some of the coverage below:
Athletes

What Makes a Leader? A Senegalese Athlete’s Discovery

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Gerard Diedhiou of Special Olympics Senegal learned step by step over more than a decade what it takes to not only find his own voice, but to empower others in his community. From harsh beginnings, Gerard has learned how to connect with others, growing into a role model on and off the field.
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Special Olympics and Aruna Abhey Oswal Trust Join Forces to Advance Inclusion Through Partnership Renewal

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Inclusive sports and health initiatives to be funded across the Caribbean and Europe
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Black History Month—Highlighting Venisha Bowler’s Incredible Work on Inclusive Sport

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This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Venisha Bowler, Director of Sport Competition Management, an instrumental part of the organization for more than three decades.
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Leaving Low Expectations Behind: Meet Shirnel

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Shirnel Swarts is a bright light wherever she shines—and she’s been shining a lot lately. A talented athlete, Shirnel is excited to be training for her second Special Olympics World Winter Games!
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Finding the Right Fit: Why Your Environment Matters

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Special Olympics Hong Kong athlete Hui Lok-yee recognized the importance of the people we surround ourselves with. The difference between the struggles she faced at a young age and the success she later found was not about effort. It was about environment.
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You are not Just Athletes, You are Champions!

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As the athletes of Special Olympics prepare for the World Winter Games Turin 2025, high profile figures from across Europe send their best wishes for a successful, joyful and fearless World Winter Games!
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