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World Games

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Natalia Vodianova and Special Olympics Italia athlete Ilaria "Ghinka" Bonanni
In the News

Natalia Vodianova and Vespa for the Special Olympics Winter World Games Turin 2025: How to Participate in the Charity Auction

The following is an excerpt from an article in Vogue Italia, highlighting the gala dinner at the Armani/Teatro in Milan on 6 March, featuring an auction to support Special Olympics athletes, including a hand-painted Vespa Primavera.
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Athletes running in the snow.
In the News

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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Packed stadium with fireworks in the background
In the News

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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Woman dressed as High Priestess holding torch with Special Olympics Flame of Hope™
Athletes

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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A woman (left) and man (right) sit in front of a grey wall. They both have on gray pullovers and are smiling for the camera.
Athletes

Lean, Mean, Skiing Machine

In a few short days, Nick Mills will be leaving South Dakota to embark on a trip of a lifetime.
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a large group of people stand on a stage
In the News

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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A collage of photos of five men and two women.
In the News

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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Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court
Videos

Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court

Through creativity, partnership, and improvised equipment, Namibia’s floorball team has found a curious path to not only play the sport, but to excel and reach the world stage in Turin for the 2025 World Winter Games.
Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa
Videos

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.
A woman in a white dress and golden head piece kneels down holding a lit torch.
In the News

Flame of Hope Ignites the Path to Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

The Special Olympics Flame of Hope™ begins its journey from Athens to Italy
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