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A young woman dancing in a pink outfit.
Athletes

Andrea Tomasoni, a Dancing Soul

"I have been dancing for 12 years, and I am going to the Special Olympics World Games," says Andrea Tomasoni. "Dancing is like talking to my soul..."
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Athletes

A Unique Bond

Doug Claus has never been to Kosovo, but as Delegation Assistant Liaison volunteer for the country, he has been an integral part of the operation for the group during and has become family during their time at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
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Two athletes, one gives a thumbs up and the other shows off a medal.
Athletes

The Bond of Sisterhood

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.
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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.
In the News

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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A figure skater is pictured performing a routine, her arms raised artistically. Blurred behind her are spectators.
Athletes

A Rising Star: Uzbekistan’s Gold Medalist, Sitora Ergashova

A vision of poise and finesse, on the ice and off, Uzbekistan Figure Skater, Sitora Ergashova brings home her first gold win at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025!
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A Ukrainian floorball women's team poses with their medals after winning at the Special Olympics Winter Games. The women all make hearts with their hands
Athletes

Ukrainian Floorball Athlete Diana Khomenko Wins on her own Terms

Ukrainian Floorball athlete, Diana Khomenko and her team proudly take home silver on Saturday, March 15, just as the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 come to a close.
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A speed skater competes in a speed skating race at an ice rink. Beside him are three other speed skating athletes
Athletes

Hungary’s Zsombor Bohn Wins Gold And Ventures Towards A New Dream

At 22 years old, Hungarian wunderkind Zsombor Bohn brings home double gold for the 777m and the 500m race in Division 01 of Speed Skating and bronze in the 1000m race at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025!
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Two floorball athletes running for the ball on the court.
Athletes

A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing

14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
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A man cross country skis in a competition. A mountainside and many trees are visible
Athletes

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

For Uroš Kotnik, a three-time gold-medalist, forward is the only way ahead.
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A man wearing snowshoes competes in a snowshoeing competition as fans and spectators watch. A white building is pictured in the background
Athletes

Sports At Any Age: Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer Races On

At 66-years-old, Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer is the oldest athlete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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