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Be a Fan of Floorball Athlete Fan Xinwei

Fan Xinwei is a teenage athlete who's already an experienced Special Olympics floorball player. In fact, he's been playing floorball since 2016.
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Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
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Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
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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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TV Star, Photographer, Dancer and Athlete: The Many Talents of Anca Miron

Star of a reality show and featured in ELLE Romania magazine, the Special Olympics athlete now takes on Turin 2025
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Special Olympics and FIS Pen MOU to Celebrate World Snow Day

On January 19, Special Olympics is celebrating World Snow Day by renewing its MOU with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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‘It Means a Lot’—Team Kenya Trains Hard to Compete at World Winter Games

For athletes on Kenya’s floorball team, competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy is an honor they take very seriously.
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Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination

Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
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‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
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Stephanie Gott Returns to Italy, the Country That Gave Her a Second Chance at Life

Special Olympics Great Britain figure skater is set to compete at the World Winter Games in Italia, the birthplace of the surgeon who saved her life at 10 days old
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