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World Winter Games

WATCH: ESPN/ABC's Turin 2025 World Winter Games Recap Show

Relive the best moments from a memorable Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Courtesy of ESPN.

The Road to Inclusion: Tyrone Pillay at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

As the Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, Toyota Motor Europe reinforces their commitment to inclusive sports and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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From the Classroom to the World Stage

Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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The Light Bulb Moment

Magic happened in Turin when the Sargent Shriver Global Messengers (SSGMs) connected with a group of talented college students to capture photos and spark a passion for storytelling.
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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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Breaking Barriers: Lessons Learned as a Young Athletes Intern at Special Olympics International

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.
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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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Turin 2025: Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Gilmour Borg's Speech at Opening Ceremony

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

Turin 2025: Watch the Opening Ceremony in full! Courtesy of ESPN

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.

WATCH: "The World in Turin", courtesy of BBC Sport

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.