East Asia
Turin 2025: Must-See Moments, According to our Athletes
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.
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It’s All About Teamwork, Connecting, and Communicating on the Court
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.
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Special Olympics Korea Soars on the Snow and the Ice
A mix of talent, youth, and personal triumph constitute an exemplary team of athletes. And they’re winning big!
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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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Finding the Right Fit: Why Your Environment Matters
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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Xu Xiujuan: The Extraordinary Story Behind a Radiant Smile
Xu Xiujuan has an extraordinary story to share. Those who meet her are often captivated by her bright eyes and cheerful demeanor, even though her life has been filled with challenges and marked by perseverance.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao
Rockie began playing Unified Sports with a friend. This small action eventually became a regular part of her life and eventually into a passion she pursued.
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Faces of Inclusion: YangLingZi School Championing Inclusion
In the heart of its region, YangLingZi School serves as a model of Unified Champion Schools, a place where students of all abilities come together to learn, play, and grow side by side.
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Special Olympics Athletes Wow the Crowds at the 2024 FIBA Open
Eleven Special Olympics teams were among over 1,000 basketball players at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, the largest 3x3 basketball tournament in Switzerland, on 15 and 16 June 2024.
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