East Asia
“Playing Badminton Taught Me About Winning and Losing and Gave Me the Motivation to Win in Life.”
Special Olympics was in the spotlight at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) as Special Olympics Ireland badminton athlete Jonathan Deering delivered a keynote address focused on the power of the sport at the BWF Members’ Forum held in Xiamen, China at the end of April.
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Cheers for Champions: Fan Xinwei, Shanghai, China
Meet Fan Xinwei—a rising star in Special Olympics floorball from Shanghai, China! Since 2016, Fan has been making his mark on the international stage, competing at the Special Olympics Korea Floorball Invitational in 2018 and 2019.
From the Classroom to the World Stage
Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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Taste of Victory: China’s Top Scorer Leads his Team to Success
Although the city of Turin offered sites, history, and iconic Italian cuisine, the only thing on this floorball player’s mind was victory.
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Finding Balance in Mind, Body and Confidence
His movements are natural, precise, and fluid—each glide of his skates is a quiet testament to years of dedication and perseverance.
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Turin 2025: Must-See Moments, According to our Athletes
With the lighting of the ‘Flame of Hope’ at Turin’s Inalpi Arena on Saturday night, the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games were officially declared open, marking the start of the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
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It’s All About Teamwork, Connecting, and Communicating on the Court
Dream Team Go! It’s a mantra that can be heard ringing through the rafters before every training session and at the start of every competition for Special Olympics Mongolia’s Floorball team; the country’s first all-women’s team.
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Special Olympics Korea Soars on the Snow and the Ice
A mix of talent, youth, and personal triumph constitute an exemplary team of athletes. And they’re winning big!
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World Winter Games Turin 2025 Photo of the Day
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 is brimming with intense competition, inspiring stories, and heartfelt emotions. Dive into the spirit of these Games with our daily photo updates, capturing the essence of this extraordinary event.
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26 World Winter Games Delegations Get a Boost from Charitable Album
The atmosphere was electric as 26 delegations, supported by grants from The Christmas Fund, arrived in Italy, their excitement palpable.
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