Turin 2025
The Transformative Power of Fatherhood and Special Olympics
Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
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A Full Court of Smiles, Special Olympics Iraq Learns the Importance of Oral Health at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®
For the Special Olympics Iraq floorball team, success isn’t just measured by earning medals, it’s also about taking every opportunity to improve their health.
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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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Seeing Success: Ji-Hua Li's Journey to Improved Vision at the Special Olympics World Winter Games
Special Olympics Chinese-Taipei athlete Ji-Hua knew the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 would be a transformative athletic opportunity, but beyond her goals for competition, she also had a secondary mission: improving her vision.
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From Namibia to Turin: A Journey of Resilience and Dreams
Special Olympics Namibia's journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 was more than just a flight across continents–it was a leap toward new experiences, self-belief, and a future filled with expanded possibilities.
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A Story Through Photos: Takeaways from an Internship at Special Olympics
Destiny Stubbs shares her experience interning with the Content and Storytelling Team at Special Olympics, and how the photos from Winter Games tell their own story.
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One for All and All for One: Team Mari
For Mari Holt, competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games is a long-awaited dream come true.
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Cheers for Champions: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!
From Isolation to Confidence: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!
Cheers for Champions: Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt
“I’m a champion and a ninja!” Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt alpine skiing athlete, is ready to take on the snow-covered slopes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games!
Cheers for Champions: Gonzalo Escobar Wernli, Special Olympics Chile
From the slopes of Chile to the global stage, Gonzalo Escobar Wernli is carving his path in snowboarding!