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World Winter Games Turin 2025 International Media Coverage Hub

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Special Olympics Italy and members of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Local Organizing Committee preparing for World Winter Games announcement.

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:

Corriere dela Serra: Special Olympics 2025, Turin calls together the city's artists and museums

Novy Cas: Chorého Miška z Považskej si obľúbil slávny Drogba: Tínedžer s mozgovou obrnou bude reprezentovať Slovensko!

la Repubblica: Del Fiore, Floorball athlete: "Thanks to this sport I left home. Now I'm aiming for happiness"

Corriere dello Sport.it: Special Olympics in Turin, The Video

Lagenzia di Viaggi: Special Olympics, Turin's big chance

SKY Video: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, in Turin from 8 to 15 March

Citizen Digital: Special Olympics Kenya Pushes for Inclusive Healthcare

WIW Sport: Rajah Sy (Directrice Special Olympics Sénégal) : "Nous pensons faire une belle prestation à Turin"

SABC News: 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, send-off for Team SA

KOCO News: Oklahoma Film Industry on the Rise, School District Investing in Next Generation of Filmmakers

AIPS: 100 International Delegations set to Compete at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Vogue Italia: Natalia Vodianova e Vespa per gli Special Olympics Torino 2025: come partecipare all'asta benefica per gli atleti disabili

Olympics.com: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin: What is it, full schedule and how to watch live

Yahoo Sports: 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games: The Allianz Stadium hosts the torch!

ESPN Press Room: ESPN's Coverage of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Begins March 8

The White House: President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Turin, Italy to attend the ... - The White House

Fox News: US second lady tapped to lead presidential delegation at Special Olympics | Fox News

Disability Scoop: Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games - Disability Scoop

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TNS: 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games Turin: Opening Ceremony

CGTN: 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games starts with grand opening ceremony

GBC: Special Olympics squad in Turin for World Winter Games

tovima.com: Special Olympics World Winter Games Kick Off in Italy Saturday

GlobeNewswire: 2025 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony Kicks

VOX Gibraltar News: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 get off to a spectacular start

Montsame.mn: "Turin 2025" Special Olympics Winter Games Begin - Montsame.mn

Sport for Business: Competition Underway at Special Olympics World Winter Games - Sport for Business

Stavros Niarchos Foundation: Leaders meet at Special Olympics World Games in Turin to boost global inclusion

Catholic News Agency: Special Olympics World Winter Games kicks off in Turin, Italy, with 1,500 athletes | Catholic News Agency

National Catholic Register: Special Olympics World Winter Games Kicks Off in Turin, Italy, With 1,500 Athletes| National Catholic Register

WLNS News.com: MSP trooper carries torch for Special Olympics World Games

The Namibian: Namibia secures Division A spot at Special Olympics Winter Games - Sport - The Namibian

Alaska's News Source: Anchorage snowboarder shows off speed, wins bronze medal at Special Olympic World Games

Yahoo News Canada: 3 P.E.I. athletes representing Canada at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games (CBC Lite)

SaltWire: PEI cross-country skier back competing at Special Olympics | PNI Atlantic News

Johnson County Post: JCCC Updates: JCCC employee to compete in Alpine Skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

WaterfordLive: Four Waterford athletes fly the flag for Ireland at 2025 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - Waterford Live

NewsOfBahrain: Bahrain Special Olympics Team heads to Turin 2025 with high hopes | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

WAAY 31 News: Special Olympics Team Wins In Italy

Millersville News: MU Alumna Competes in Special Olympics, Wins Bronze

Watauga Democrat: Local athlete wins gold medal at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy

WBOY.com: West Virginian places 4th at Special Olympics in Italy - WBOY.com

Cochrane Now: Cochrane athlete wins big at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Vision Monday: With an Eye on Gold, Safilo Group and Special Olympics Renew Partnership

Africanews: Emotion and power of sport on Day 4 of Special Olympics World Games in Turin

ANI News: India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9

Lastampa.it: Ogni fine settimana 400 chilometri per allenarsi: “Gli Special Olympics mi hanno cambiato la vita”

WCNC (YouTube): Charlotte figure skater competing for gold at Special Olympics World Winter Games

RTE.ie: Homecoming for 'golden girl' Connolly after medal win

Prasar Bharati Sports (YouTube): Highlights: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, Turin

KSNT News (YouTube): Topekan gets bronze in Special Olympics Winter Games

AlaskasNewsSource: Alaska Special Olympics athletes win gold in World Winter Games

BBC Sport: Special Olympics: McConville and Best secure second gold medals for Team Ireland

Watauga Democrat: Local athlete wins gold medal at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy

CHCH News (YouTube): Special Olympics Winter Games return to Italy after 8 years

AfricaNews (YouTube): Namibia and Kenya face off in special olympics floorball clash

The African Mirror: WE CAME, WE SAW, WE CONQUERED: South Africa’s Triumph at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

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DAKAR Press: Jeux mondiaux d’hiver de Spécial Olympics : Le Sénégal récolte 2 médailles argent et bronze en danse sportive

WTHR: Indy's Tomas Sliva wins silver on slopes at Special Olympics World Winter Games | wthr.com (YouTube)

WBOY12: West Virginian wins gold at Special Olympics World Games

WROC News (YouTube): Monroe #1 BOCES student to head to Italy for Special Olympics

KSNT 27 News: Topekan wins bronze at World Special Olympics

HNG News: Mulligan wins gold in 100-meter snowshoe at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy

Raido Pakistan: Afaq Khan wins gold in 100m snowshoeing race at Special Olympics World Winter Games

Deccan Herald: Indian athletes continue to shine in Special Olympics Winter Games

The Guardian PNI Atlantic News: P.E.I. wins two medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games on March 14

Bulgarian News Agency: Vyara Yaneva Wins Bronze in Figure Skating Competition during Special Olympics World Winter Games

ANI: India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24

The Times of India: India’s medal tally climbs to 24 after Day 4 at Special Olympics World Winter Games

The Economic Time: Indian athletes continue to shine in Special Olympics Winter Games

Williamsport Sun Gazette: Williamsport man in Italy to coach Special Olympians | News, Sports, Jobs

Prasar Bharati Sports (YouTube): Highlights: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

Gibraltar Chronicle: Gib’s Special Olympics athletes scoop three gold medals

DD India (YouTube): Special Olympics Winter Games 2025: Indian athletes dominate snowshoeing events

KSNT: Topekan wins bronze at World Special Olympics | KSNT 27 News

Citizen TV Kenya: Special Olympics World Winter Games

Global News Wire: Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 – Largest Sports and Humanitarian Event of the Year – Draw to a Close

Prasar Bharati Sports (YouTube): Highlights: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 - Episode 3

African News (YouTube): African nations shine at Special Olympics Winter Games

Deccan Herald: India ends Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign with 33 medals

KELO Land: Local Special Olympian brings home silver

Times of Oman: Oman wins 7 medals in Special Olympics in Italy

Business Standard: India secures 33 medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

Ommcom News: Special Olympics World Winter Games: India End Campaign With 33 Medals

The Hans India: Special Olympics World Winter Games: India end campaign with 33 medals

Times of India: 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze! India shines at Special Olympics World Winter Games with 33 medals

The Economic Times: India ends Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign with 33 medals

News18: Indian Contingent Closes Out Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 With 33 Medal Haul

Galway Bay FM: Galway's Special Olympics Medalist Máire Connolly Returns To Clarinbridge This Evening

The National: 'I loved making my country proud': Emiratis reflect on Special Olympics World Winter Games glory

The National: UAE Special Olympics team wins 16 medals - in pictures

bna.bh: Bahrain concludes participation in Special Olympics World Winter Games

Associated Press of Pakistan: CM pays tribute to Pak's special heroes for winning 11 medals,six gold at World Special Olympics

ARN News Centre: UAE athletes win 16 Special Olympic medals in Turin

Prasar Bharati Sports (YouTube): Highlights: Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 - Episode 4

WZZM 13: SOMI athletes returning from Special Olympics World Games in Italy with medals | wzzm13.com

HANDITV: Télé Futurs Medias, one of the top 3 TV broadcasters of Sénégal, talked about the SOWG winter games Turin 2025 tonight

ESpace Afrique: Jeux Mondiaux d’Hiver Special Olympics (8-15 mars 2025) à Turin : Le Sénégal remporte deux médailles en danse sportive ! – Espace Afrique

WVLT: Johnny Kelly from Knoxville won two gold medals and a silver medal in the Special Olympics World Games in Italy.

The Times of India: 'Immensely proud of our athletes': PM Modi applauds India's Special Olympics Winter Games medallists

SABC News (YouTube): Special Olympics Team SA back home with six medals

The Moultrie Observer: Local Olympian gold-medalists to be honored with parade

News on Air - India Gov: Union Minister Raksha Khadse Welcomes Indian Contingent of Special Olympics World Winter Games

EWN Eye Witness News (YouTube): Team SA returns with six medals from Special Olympic Games

SaltWire: PEI athletes win medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games | PNI Atlantic News

WDRB: Kentucky woman wins gold medal at Special Olympics in Italywdrb.com

TBNewsWatch: Local athlete brings home Special Olympic gold

WJBC: A man from Normal medaled in the Special Olympic World Winter Games in Turin, Italy

WDRB: Kentucky woman returns from Special Olympics World Winter games with gold medal

GlobalNews.ca: Manitoba teen brings home skiing gold at Special Olympics Winter Games

CairoScene: UAE Team Wins 16 Medals at Turin’s Special Olympics World Winter Games

PentictionHerald: NOTL’s Carter Simpson celebrates two bronze-medal wins at Special Olympics in Italy

SacksPort.ca: Barth, Qing medal at Special Olympics World Winter Games  - Sask Sport

Sur: Special Olympics Team returns with medal haul

Surrey Now-Leader: Delta/Surrey 'icon on ice' wins gold again at Special Olympics World Winter Games

The Independent: Narragansett resident wins two bronze medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games

AM1150CA: Kelowna well represented at Special Olympics in Italy

WXII 12 News (YouTube): 2025 Special Olympics Spring Games Are in Full Swing!

BizCommunity: Team SA commended for performance at 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

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