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Konrad Dębniak: Team Poland’s Generous Spirit and Sporting Hero!
Konrad Dębniak (35), an accomplished athlete from Special Olympics Poland, has become a true role model for his community—on and off the sports field. His journey to the World Games is a testament to his generous and relentless spirit, and his inspiring determination—all encouraged by his deeply supportive coach, Remigiusz Woźniak.
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More Than Words: First Special Olympics Turkmenistan Athlete Competes in World Winter Games Figure Skating
Although figure skating athlete Nuranay Habybova could only communicate with her delegation, she could easily express herself on the ice.
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Lorraine Whelan, The Irish Powerhouse Skier
“Being able to ski a really tough course, that’s been my highlight. And now I’ve done it,” shares Team Ireland’s treasured alpine skier, Lorraine Whelan, waving her ski poles in the air as she dances with the crowd in Sestriere.
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Andrea Tomasoni, a Dancing Soul
"I have been dancing for 12 years, and I am going to the Special Olympics World Games," says Andrea Tomasoni. "Dancing is like talking to my soul..."
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A Unique Bond
Doug Claus has never been to Kosovo, but as Delegation Assistant Liaison volunteer for the country, he has been an integral part of the operation for the group during and has become family during their time at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
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The Bond of Sisterhood
Dominika Oravcova holds up a Special Olympics Slovakia flag at the alpine skiing medal ceremony, cheering loudly for her sister, Michaela, who has just won the bronze medal.
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A Rising Star: Uzbekistan’s Gold Medalist, Sitora Ergashova
A vision of poise and finesse, on the ice and off, Uzbekistan Figure Skater, Sitora Ergashova brings home her first gold win at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025! Fresh from receiving her medal, Sitora exclaims, “I feel… I can’t even explain it, amazing!”
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Ukrainian Floorball Athlete Diana Khomenko Wins on her own Terms
Ukrainian Floorball athlete, Diana Khomenko and her team proudly take home silver on Saturday, March 15, just as the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 come to a close.
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Hungary’s Zsombor Bohn Wins Gold And Ventures Towards A New Dream
At 22 years old, Hungarian wunderkind Zsombor Bohn brings home double gold for the 777m and the 500m race in Division 01 of Speed Skating and bronze in the 1000m race at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025! On receiving the medals, Zsombor said, “I can’t believe it and yet I can believe it - I won!”
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A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing
14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
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“At the End of the Race, he Wants to Keep Going!”: Slovenia’s Uroš Kotnik has a Need For Speed!
For Uroš Kotnik, a three-time gold-medalist, forward is the only way ahead. The 35-year-old cross country skier arrived in Pragelato, at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, ready to set another milestone in his remarkable journey, and take home another gold.
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Sports At Any Age: Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer Races On
At 66-years-old, Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer is the oldest athlete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter Snowshoeing, he’s showing the world that it is never too late to take on new challenges!
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