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Now Streaming on Kanopy

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
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Through the Lens in Turin

The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy was an incredible experience that yielded thousands of magnificent moments.
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“We all Deserve to be the Main Character in our Own Life”: The Powerful Impact of Inclusive Football in Viterbo, Italy

The five-a-side football team of the Zucchero Filato Association in Viterbo, Italy, is showing how sport can be a powerful tool for social inclusion.
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Special Olympics Unified Football Tournament in Rome, Italy

Who doesn't love a Unified football tournament! With thanks to Knights of Columbus, Special Olympics Italy & all participating programmes who #PlayUnified!

Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey

“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
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Tuttosport Highlights MATP Skier and the Progression of Inclusive Sport for All

On Tuesday 18 March, Tuttosport, one of Italy’s leading sport newspapers, published an article on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) skier Samuele Tron and his coach, Andrea Tron, who is also his father.
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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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Victory on Court 3: The Bomber Leads Italy to Glory

The Division B Unified floorball match on Court 3 was a thrilling showdown between Special Olympics Italy and Special Olympics Germany.
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Special Olympics Floorball Fans in the Stands

The Italian fans were on the edge of their seats as Special Olympics Italy edged out Special Olympics Germany 4 to 3 during a floorball match at the Winter World Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.

Dale Moss and Dr. Seun Adigun Join Unified Sports Experiences at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

[Turin, Italy - 10 March 2025] Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Dale Moss and Dr. Seun Adigun competed in snowshoeing and floorball alongside Special Olympics athletes in a Unified Sports Experience at World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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