World Winter Games

Cross-country skiing athlete and proud Pau Gasol fan represented Special Olympics Spain at the World Winter Games Turin 2025

Dylan Brown shares her journey from volunteering at Special Olympics, to interning at their headquarters, emphasizing the profound impact of inclusion and early intervention for children with intellectual disabilities.

“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”

Gilmour Borg is a Special Olympics Malta athlete, a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, and a Special Olympics Health Messenger.

Watch the full broadcast of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Opening Ceremony! Relive all the magic moments, headlined by Aloe Blacc. Courtesy of ESPN.

Competitors from over 100 nations take part in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Joe Wilson is in Turin to find out how sport can transform the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Carried with pride by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics volunteers and Special Olympics athletes, the Flame of Hope spreads a powerful message of inclusion and perseverance across the globe. Lit in Athens, Greece—the birthplace of the Olympic movement—the Torch for the Special Olympics World Winter Games #Turin2025 shines as a masterpiece, reflecting the rich art, culture, and iconic heritage of Italy’s Piedmont region. Let the journey of the Flame of Hope ignite a brighter future, lighting the way to a world where everyone belongs.

From practice to the podium, The Road to Turin ends here—where athletes and coaches took on the world stage together as they competed at the Special Olympics World Games. Join us and Gallagher as we cheered on these dynamic duos! #Turin2025 #TheFurtureIsHere Special Olympics Illinois Special Olympics Ontario

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