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World Winter Games

Breaking Barriers: Lessons Learned as a Young Athletes Intern at Special Olympics International

Dylan Brown shares her journey from volunteering at Special Olympics, to interning at their headquarters, emphasizing the profound impact of inclusion and early intervention for children with intellectual disabilities.
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Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey

“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
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Turin 2025: Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Gilmour Borg's Speech at Opening Ceremony

Gilmour Borg is a Special Olympics Malta athlete, a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, and a Special Olympics Health Messenger.

Turin 2025: Watch the Opening Ceremony in full! Courtesy of ESPN

Watch the full broadcast of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Opening Ceremony! Relive all the magic moments, headlined by Aloe Blacc. Courtesy of ESPN.

WATCH: "The World in Turin", courtesy of BBC Sport

Competitors from over 100 nations take part in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Joe Wilson is in Turin to find out how sport can transform the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The Fleme of Hope: A Symbol of Unity and Inspiration

Carried with pride by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics volunteers and Special Olympics athletes, the Flame of Hope spreads a powerful message of inclusion and perseverance across the globe.

Gallagher Presents: Road to Turin Episode 3

From practice to the podium, The Road to Turin ends here—where athletes and coaches took on the world stage together as they competed at the Special Olympics World Games.

Global Youth Leadership Summit Turin Recap

Youth Leaders reflect on their time together at the Global Youth Leadership Summit in Turin. Read full article

Back to the Future: Eight days at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Karini Viranna, features writer and producer based in Berlin, had her first insight into Special Olympics at our recent World Winter Games.
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