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Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.

Cheers for Champions: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!

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

Cheers for Champions: Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt

“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!

Cheers for Champions: Gonzalo Escobar Wernli, Special Olympics Chile

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

Cheers for Champions: Fan Xinwei, Shanghai, China

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.

Cheers for Champions: Alexandrea Rutledge, Special Olympics USA

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!

Cheers for Champions: Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics 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.

Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya

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!

Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."

Pope Francis was a champion of Special Olympics and an advocate for the power of sport in promoting unity and inclusion. Our Chairman Timothy Shriver joined MSNBC's José Díaz-Balart to share more on the Pope’s personal relationship with our athletes.

Tim Shriver on meeting Pope Francis

Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics, talks about his meeting with Pope Francis.(2017) with EWTN

EKS: Her Legacy Lives On

This Women's History Month, we honor the unstoppable force that was Eunice Kennedy Shriver—our founder, our inspiration, and a champion for inclusion. Her legacy continues to shine through the athletes, coaches, family, and leaders who carry her mission forward and will for generations to come

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.

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Tyrone Pillay

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. Representing that commitment, South African Paralympic athlete and Toyota Motor Europe employee Tyrone Pillay attended the Games to support their Special Olympics partnership and to witness its impact firsthand. This episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Toyota, shares Tyrone’s story.