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World Winter Games

Graphic: Women at the Heart of Special Olympics. Female Participation: Turin 2025 45.6%; Berlin 2023 48.1%; Abu Dhabi 2019 41%; Austria 2017 31.2%. Goal is 50:50. Special Olympics has been steadily moving toward achieving a 50:50 gender balance among participating athletes in the World Games.
Community Impact

Women at the Heart of Special Olympics: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout  history who have shaped our past and are shaping our future.
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Covers of four children books featuring Special Olympics athletes.
Community Impact

Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys

Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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Community Impact

Unified by Sport: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Launches Powerful Documentary Trailer Ahead of Turin 2025 One-Year Anniversary

Featuring four athletes’ journeys, this EU-supported film showcases the impact of Special Olympics and the enduring legacy of the World Winter Games
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Initiative Expands with European Union Support

Inclusive sports events in Cyprus, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain foster hope and belonging for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
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In the News

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Edna Šunjić

From her first swim at Oaza to breaking barriers in sport, leadership, education, and government, Edna’s story is one of perseverance, possibility, and the transformative power of inclusion.
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In the News

Over 100 Sports Experts Convene in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference 2025

The "Between the Games" Sports Conference focused on leveraging the Special Olympics World Games to further Sports Development for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities in Europe and Eurasia.
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Press Releases

Nestlé Health Science becomes Global Partner to Special Olympics

[Lausanne, Switzerland - 7 November 2025] Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has announced a $2 million USD multi-year partnership with Special Olympics. The partnership will focus on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), and the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screening protocol.
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Athletes

Dancing Towards Her Dreams: Megan Tang’s Journey of Perseverance and Passion

Some journeys begin with talent, others with sheer determination—but the most extraordinary ones are shaped by unwavering support, love, and belief.
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Blog

Reflecting on the Special Olympics World Winter Games

I had the honour and privilege of experiencing my first Special Olympics World Winter Games as a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) during the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, March 8-15. These Games were truly the best experience ever and one that I will cherish forever.
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In the News

Special Olympics Norway Athletes Honored by Prince Sverre Magnus

Special Olympics Norway athletes who competed in Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 were honored in a reception in Oslo by Prince Sverre Magnus on 28 May for their achievements in sport.
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