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Turin 2025

Kiera Byland wearing flip flops and holding a swimming cap and goggles holds her hand up to her neck laughing.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!

As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
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Community Impact

This Is Special Olympics

From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
6 Min Read
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Press Releases

Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 “The future is here”

Turin, Italy – 12 December – The countdown is on to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 (Winter Games) which will be staged in Turin, Italy. National, regional, and municipal government leaders, the private sector, and Special Olympics athletes have all shared the same message to promote the Winter Games: “The future is here.”
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Athletes

From the Red Carpet to World Winter Games Turin 2025!

Elisa Parutto made one dream come true when she walked the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival last week with fellow athlete and accomplished actor Gabriele Di Bello. Now, she looks forward to bringing another dream to life when she competes in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
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Athletes

How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?

Dedicated Kenyan Athletes and Coaches Traverse Long Distances Just to Attend Weekly Trainings
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