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World Games

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Press Releases

Young Athletes Make History at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

[Turin, Italy, 12 March 2025] An unforgettable celebration of inclusion and joy united 2,000 children across Italy through Young Athletes, an early childhood play program.
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A group of three DanceSport athletes dressed in traditional Estonian costumes, walk into an arena. A group of Estonian athletes dressed in blue winter gear cheer from behind them
Athletes

Team Estonia’s Helen Nääme Sails into DanceSport Finals!

Special Olympics Estonia athlete Helen Nääme kicked off the Games by leading her delegation in the Parade of Athletes at Opening Ceremony.
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Athletes

Shane's Journey of Determination to World Games

If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
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Athletes

When Special Olympics Finds You: An Unexpected Intersection of Medicine, Sport and Inclusion

While pursuing his medical degree at the University of Nairobi, Dr. Gome was an avid basketball player, dedicating his Saturdays to the sport he loved.
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In the News

Global Youth Leadership Summit World Winter Games Turin 2025

The final day of the Global Youth Leadership Summit focused on sustaining long-term change.
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Athletes

Young Athletes Take the Floor

Pala Giani Asti was a party this morning as over 200 children from 7 area schools gathered for Special Olympics Young Athletes.
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Press Releases

Henry Schein donates health care products to support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy

[Melville, NY (USA) – 12 March 2025] Henry Schein, Inc.—the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners—is supporting the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, that take place from 8 to 15 March 2025 in Turin, Italy.
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Athletes

Snowboarder Earns First Medal of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!

Gonzalo Escobar from Special Olympics Chile earned the first medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
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Press Releases

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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Athletes

Everyone Belongs in Sport: MATP Skiers Take to the Slopes in Powerful Sport Demonstration

Yesterday marks a historic day for the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) when the first-ever MATP Demonstration took place at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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