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Toyota Motor Europe Celebrates the Unwavering Spirit of Inclusion at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

[Turin, Italy - 14 March 2025] Toyota Motor Europe, Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of World Winter Games Turin 2025, congratulates all Special Olympics athletes on their determination and sportsmanship.
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Atos successfully sides with Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the World’s Largest Humanitarian Sporting Event of the Year

[Turin, Italy, March 20, 2025] Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and the key Technology Partner of Special Olympics International for the World Winter Games Turin 2025, today announces it has delivered the critical IT services that helped make the games a success
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Young Athletes Make History at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Early childhood play program engaged over 2,000 children of all abilities in the joy of sport.
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Henry Schein donates health care products to support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy

With this donation, the company promotes wellness, prevention, and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Dale Moss and Dr. Seun Adigun Join Unified Sports Experiences at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Unified Snowshoeing and Unified Floorball bring people together in fun, friendly sports competition.
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Safilo Group and Special Olympics Renew Long-Standing Partnership Through to 2027

[Padua / Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2025] For over two decades, Safilo Group—one of the eyewear industry’s key players in the design, manufacturing and distribution of prescription frames, sunglasses, outdoor eyewear, goggles, and helmets—and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.
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