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World Winter Games

Cheers for Champions: Fan Xinwei, Shanghai, China
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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
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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
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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
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Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya

Kenya’s floorball team has been training hard for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
WATCH: ESPN/ABC's Turin 2025 World Winter Games Recap Show
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WATCH: ESPN/ABC's Turin 2025 World Winter Games Recap Show

Relive the best moments from a memorable Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Courtesy of ESPN.
Tyrone Pillay, South African Paralympic Athlete and Toyota Motor Europe Employee
Community Impact

The Road to Inclusion: Tyrone Pillay at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

As the Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, Toyota Motor Europe reinforces their commitment to inclusive sports and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Tyrone Pillay, South African Paralympic Athlete and Toyota Motor Europe Employee
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Tyrone Pillay

Representing that commitment, South African Paralympic athlete and Toyota Motor Europe employee Tyrone Pillay attended the Games to support their Special Olympics partnership and to witness its impact firsthand.
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In the News

From the Classroom to the World Stage

Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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Athletes

The Light Bulb Moment

Magic happened in Turin when the Sargent Shriver Global Messengers (SSGMs) connected with a group of talented college students to capture photos and spark a passion for storytelling.
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Female cross-country skier in action on the snow with mountains in the background
Athletes

Vanesa Antolín Serna: A Journey of Triumph Through Sport

Cross-country skiing athlete and proud Pau Gasol fan represented Special Olympics Spain at the World Winter Games Turin 2025
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