Kenya
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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When Special Olympics Finds You: An Unexpected Intersection of Medicine, Sport and Inclusion
While pursuing his medical degree at the University of Nairobi, Dr. Gome was an avid basketball player, dedicating his Saturdays to the sport he loved.
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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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How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?
At 9am on a sunny Saturday morning in June, Special Olympics (SO) Kenya coaches and athletes begin gathering at the Nairobi University sports grounds in the heart of the capital city. They’ve come to train in basketball, bocce and floorball. At least five coaches and 30 athletes have already arrived after taking public transportation, often more than one kind. More are still trekking the distance to the facilities from as far 400km/250mi away. Learn about what drives these athletes and coaches to traverse such distances to see their teammates. More background can be read in this article.
‘It Means a Lot’—Team Kenya Trains Hard to Compete at World Winter Games
For athletes on Kenya’s floorball team, competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy is an honor they take very seriously.
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How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?
Dedicated Kenyan Athletes and Coaches Traverse Long Distances Just to Attend Weekly Trainings
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One Year On: The Berlin Games Writes New Rulebook on Inclusion
In a week of activities to mark the one-year anniversary of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, the official media and awareness report was published and a global webinar charting the event’s ongoing legacy impact was held.
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Special Olympics World Games 2023 - The Spirit Lives On
German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and Special Olympics Germany launch coach training courses in Africa.
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Special Olympics Coaches Pave the Way for Women in Football With the Help of Nike
Over the past nine months, Nike sponsored a Coach+ initiative called the Nike Unified Football Leagues Development project, providing coaches with additional training and growth opportunities.
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