Europe/Eurasia
Vanesa Antolín Serna: A Journey of Triumph Through Sport
Cross-country skiing athlete and proud Pau Gasol fan represented Special Olympics Spain at the World Winter Games Turin 2025
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Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey
“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
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Back to the Future: Eight days at the Special Olympics World Winter Games
Karini Viranna, features writer and producer based in Berlin, had her first insight into Special Olympics at our recent World Winter Games. Here, she reflects on that exhilarating journey which brought her back to her childhood in an inclusive school—and left her wanting more!
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Special Olympics Health Messengers Inspiring Their Communities to Stay Active on World Day for Physical Activity and Beyond
World Day for Physical Activity is celebrated globally on 6 April each year, emphasizing the importance of staying active through sport and physical fitness daily.
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Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion Shares Bold Vision for the Future
Special Olympics hosts Global Coalition for Inclusion event at Global Disability Summit in Berlin
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World Health Day 2025: Dmitri Gains New Friends and an Understanding of Healthy Eating Through Special Olympics Project
Nine year old Dmitri Vӓrno has seen marked improvements in his social development and his understanding of healthy eating through the Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups..
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The Spirit Will Live On! Farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
The Special Olympics Word Winter Games Turin 2025, the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year, drew to a close on 15 March after a celebration of sport and inclusion.
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Technology Drives ‘Meaningful Involvement’ for ALL Players at World Games Unified Floorball
A team of observers used the Principle of Meaningful Involvement (POMI) app on tablets to track the level of meaningful involvement on each Unified floorball team.
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From the Arctic Circle to Italy: Greenland’s Nuka Martin Lynge Raises the Bar
At 21 years old, cross-country-skier Nuka Martin Lynge, from Greenland, has already completed two runs of the Arctic Circle Race—recognised as the world’s most challenging cross-country skiing competition.
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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.
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