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Stories From the Field of Play

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Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.

Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!

Raja Dalis, Special Olympics Illinois Mother, Emphasizes the Power of Community

When Raja Dalis couldn't find the resources she wanted as the parent of a child with an intellectual disability, she created them, finding a new community along the way.
3 Min Read

Unified On and Off the Court: Ines and Jasmin’s Winning Floorball Connection

Special Olympics Germany Unified duo is ready to compete in the World Winter Games Turin 2025
3 Min Read

Shane’s Journey of Determination to World Winter Games

If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
3 Min Read

Sports Excellence as Tradition: Gonzalo Gets Ready for Turin

Gonzalo Escobar Wernli grew up with a love for winter sports—and a talent for them, too. And why wouldn’t he? He enjoyed early instruction from his grandfather, Claudio Wernli, who was a competitive skier in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Austria, among other events.
1 Min Read

Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court

Through creativity, partnership, and improvised equipment, Namibia’s floorball team has found a curious path to not only play the sport, but to excel and reach the world stage in Turin for the 2025 World Winter Games.
2 Min Read

What Makes a Leader? A Senegalese Athlete’s Discovery

Gerard Diedhiou of Special Olympics Senegal learned step by step over more than a decade what it takes to not only find his own voice, but to empower others in his community. From harsh beginnings, Gerard has learned how to connect with others, growing into a role model on and off the field.
3 Min Read

Javier Trejo: Speed, Passion, and the Road to Turin 2025

Spanish alpine skier preparing to take to the slopes for a sixth World Winter Games
3 Min Read

Michal Dolinsky from Považská Celebrated by Famous Footballer Drogba: The Teenager will Represent Slovakia at Special World Winter Games in Turin!

The following is an excerpt from Novy Cas's article on Special Olympics MATP skier, Michal Dolinsky, who has been recognized for his athletic abilities by Didier Drogba.
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Slovakia Hosts its very First Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament

The first placed Special Olympics Slovakia team succeeded in securing a direct spot in the Special Olympics World Unified Volleyball Cup which will take place in Poland later this year.
2 Min Read

I Coach Girls Project to Launch Resources for Engaging Girls in Sport

As a partner in the I Coach Girls project, the SO Europe Eurasia Foundation (SOEEF) has ensured that the needs and input of girls with intellectual disabilities are represented at every stage.
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