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World Winter Games

In the News

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.
2 Min Read
Two young men operate a camera inside a stadium
Athletes

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.
4 Min Read
Female cross-country skier in action on the snow with mountains in the background
Athletes

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
2 Min Read
Young athletes in a gymnasium with the Special Olympics World Witner Games Turin 2025 mascot.
In the News

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.
4 Min Read
A woman in a blue tracksuit proudly holds up a flaming torch in front of a cheering crowd at an indoor arena.
Athletes

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.”
3 Min Read
Turin 2025: Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Gilmour Borg's Speech at Opening Ceremony
Videos

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
Videos

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
Videos

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.
The Fleme of Hope: A Symbol of Unity and Inspiration
Videos

The Fleme of Hope: A Symbol of Unity and Inspiration

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.
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