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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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2025 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony Kicks Off the World’s Largest Sports and Humanitarian Event of the Year

[Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025] Last night, the “Flame of Hope” was lit in the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, marking the official start of the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
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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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100 International Delegations Set to Compete at Turin 2025

100 international delegations, representing the diversity and global footprint of the Special Olympics movement, will descend on Turin, Italy this week for the official opening of the Turin Games.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Partners with Story10 to Elevate Global Exposure for Turin 2025

Renewed partnership builds on success of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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From Athlete to High Priestess: The Story of Ilianna Simeonidi

Special Olympics rhythmic gymnast illuminates path to inclusion ahead of World Summer and Winter Games
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Special Olympics Albania Athletes Head to Special Olympics World Winter Games for the First Time

An event supported by Coca-Cola, involving institutions and donors celebrated this historic milestone
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You are not Just Athletes, You are Champions!

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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Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa

Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration. Watch legendary architect, Frank Gehry, renowned artist Urs Fischer, and Special Olympics Italia artist Ghinka transform iconic Vespas into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Every detail is crafted to support Special Olympics. Stay tuned for the full reveal.