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Turin 2025

Global Youth Leadership Summit Turin Recap

Youth Leaders reflect on their time together at the Global Youth Leadership Summit in Turin. Read full article

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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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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Taste of Victory: China’s Top Scorer Leads his Team to Success

It was Fan Xinwei’s first time visiting Italy. 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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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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Toyota Motor Europe Celebrates the Unwavering Spirit of Inclusion at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

[Turin, Italy - 14 March 2025] Toyota Motor Europe, Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of World Winter Games Turin 2025, congratulates all Special Olympics athletes on their determination and sportsmanship.
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From Almost Missing the World Winter Games to Gold: How Special Olympics Tajikistan Brought Home Six Medals With A Little Help From Their Friends

The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 were an extraordinary occasion for athletes with and without intellectual disability to prove their skills on a global stage and bring home precious medals.
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SO USA Skier Alexandrea Rutledge Shares Her Experience From Turin 2025

Alexandrea Rutledge trained hard for Turin 2025. Now she's excited to show off her skills to friends back home.
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