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World Winter Games

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Athletes

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.
5 Min Read
Snowshoeing athletes running in the snow.
Community Impact

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.
3 Min Read
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Athletes

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.
1 Min Read
Cheers for Champions: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!
Videos

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
Videos

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
Videos

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!
Cheers for Champions: Fan Xinwei, Shanghai, China
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Fan Xinwei, Shanghai, China

Meet Fan Xinwei—a rising star in Special Olympics floorball from Shanghai, China! Since 2016, Fan has been making his mark on the international stage, competing at the Special Olympics Korea Floorball Invitational in 2018 and 2019.
Cheers for Champions: Alexandrea Rutledge, Special Olympics USA
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Alexandrea Rutledge, Special Olympics USA

Join us in cheering for champions like Alexandrea Rutledge as she takes on cross-country skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games #Turin2025!
Cheers for Champions: Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy

From emotions to movement, Elisa Parutto transforms her passion for dance into pure inspiration. Closing her eyes and immersing herself in the rhythm, Elisa channels grace, determination, and the power of the music.
Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya

Kenya’s floorball team has been training hard for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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