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  • Location: Athens, Greece
    Dates: 25th June - 4th July 2011
    Theme: I’m in (Ima Mesa)
    7,500 Athletes
    185 Programs

    2011 Athens - Let the Games Begin

    From aquatics to gymnastics to basketball, this video catches the excitement of Special Olympics World Games competition.
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27 Sports A – Z

Athletics

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Badminton

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Basketball

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Bocce

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Bowling

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Cricket

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Cycling

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Stick Shooting

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Floor Hockey

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Football

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Golf

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Gymnastics-Artistic

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Gymnastics-Rhythmic

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Handball

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Judo

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Kayaking

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Powerlifting

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Roller Skating

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Sailing

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Softball

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Swimming

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Table Tennis

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Tennis

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Volleyball

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World Winter Games Turin 2025 International Media Coverage Hub

As the Special Olympics World Winter Games near, media networks around the world are buzzing about the exciting winter sport spectacle taking place 8-15 March in Turin, Italy. Check out some of the coverage below:
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Sebastiaan Van Luijn: From Childhood Bullying to Competing at Turin 2025

Sebastiaan’s journey shows the power of perseverance and community support.
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Skiing "Is My Favorite Exercise!"—Alexandrea Trains for World Winter Games

Alexandrea Rutledge has been working out "a lot" ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. She's been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 12 years, and this will be her first international competition.
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