World Winter Games

From Isolation to Confidence: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!

“I’m a champion and a ninja!” Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt alpine skiing athlete, is ready to take on the snow-covered slopes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games! With unwavering support and motivation from his coach, Tony has dedicated countless hours to training for Turin 2025. Now, he’s ready to give it his all on the world stage. Join us in cheering for champions like Tony, who shows that with hard work, perseverance, and passion, you can conquer any mountain!

From the slopes of Chile to the global stage, Gonzalo Escobar Wernli is carving his path in snowboarding!

Meet Fan Xinwei—a rising star in Special Olympics floorball from Shanghai, China! Since 2016, Fan has been making his mark on the international stage, competing at the Special Olympics Korea Floorball Invitational in 2018 and 2019.

Join us in cheering for champions like Alexandrea Rutledge as she takes on cross-country skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games #Turin2025!Representing Special Olympics USA Alexandrea—a proud Special Olympics Michigan athlete—has competed in athletics, basketball, bowling, cross-country skiing, and volleyball. Now, she’s gearing up to represent her state and her country with pride on the world stage in Italy!

From emotions to movement, Elisa Parutto transforms her passion for dance into pure inspiration. Closing her eyes and immersing herself in the rhythm, Elisa channels grace, determination, and the power of the music.

Kenya’s floorball team has been training hard for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Athlete Francis Kiragu Gitau says it’s “a privilege” to represent his country at the 2025 global competition—so please cheer him on, along with his teammates competing in the first Special Olympics World Winter Games in eight years!

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

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.

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