Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Leveling the Field: Ugandan Youth Leading Change Through Soccer and Basketball
Their shared love of soccer has brought them not only friendship but also a powerful mission: to unite children with and without intellectual disabilities through sports—and to fight bullying in their community.
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Nearly 1,900 Health Screenings Performed in Three Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®
Over three days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, conducted a total of 1,854 health screenings!
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Inspiring The Next Generation
For Special Olympics athlete, Veronica Diaz Rainieri, anything and everything is possible for everyone. A two-sport athlete in swimming and skiing, Diaz Rainieri is an inspiration for the youth in her native country of the Dominican Republic.
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A New Start: Special Olympics Malaysia Unified Floorball
Traveling to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 means that Special Olympics Malaysia athlete Thamillarasan “Thamil” Satiaselen will be the furthest he’s ever been from his mother and brother.
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Let the Games Begin!
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 is underway! More than 1500 athletes have travelled to Turin, Italy from all over the globe. The Opening Ceremonies were incredible and highlighted impactful speeches, electric performances, and the unifying power of Special Olympics.
World Winter Games Turin 2025 Photo of the Day
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 is brimming with intense competition, inspiring stories, and heartfelt emotions. Dive into the spirit of these Games with our daily photo updates, capturing the essence of this extraordinary event.
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26 World Winter Games Delegations Get a Boost from Charitable Album
The atmosphere was electric as 26 delegations, supported by grants from The Christmas Fund, arrived in Italy, their excitement palpable.
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Brayan Rojas Rodriguez: A Legacy Lived
To create a legacy is to defy the limitations imposed by time. Special Olympics World Games defines limitless, permanentizing each victory, each friendship, each celebration.
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Powered by Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics Canada Athlete Alexander Pang Soars into his Fourth World Games
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 .
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A Love that Continues Giving
For Carlo Gabriele and Emilia Morelli, love and volunteering go hand in hand.
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Strength of Kindness: Welcoming Champions at the Turin Winter Games Opening Ceremony
Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Kick Off with Heartfelt Opening Ceremony
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Igniting the Spirit: Athletes Share their Journeys to Turin 2025
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.
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