Feb 1, 2025 · The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 will be the first thrilling highlight of the event—an exciting experience that will officially kick off the Games, setting the tone and leaving an unforgettable mark in the hearts of athletes and spectators. The event will take place on 8 March at 18:00 in the breathtaking setting of Inalpi Arena in the heart of Turin ...

Today, as Shane prepares to represent South Africa once again at the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, his story stands as a testament to the power of never giving up.

Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities—from all around the globe—are preparing to compete and set new personal bests at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. This will be the largest sports and humanitarian event on the planet—and the first World Winter Games in eight years! The action begins March 8.

Feb 7, 2025 · Click on a location on the map to access detailed information about upcoming events, transportation options, accommodation choices, and step-by-step directions to reach the Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Squash has been a regular fixture at multi-sport events such as the Asian Games, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games and World Games. It was accepted as a demonstration sport for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.

The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968. Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, …

The Special Olympics World Games, also known as Special Olympiad, are an international sporting event for participants with intellectual disabilities, organized by the IOC -recognised Special Olympics organization.

The 2028 Summer Olympics will include the sport of squash for the first time as an optional sport. [1][2] Squash had previously been rejected from the Olympic Games on four occasions in a row. [3] The World Squash Federation has declared its intention to apply for squash's inclusion at the 2032 Summer Olympics. [4]

The Special Olympics Flame of Hope ™ was lit in a ceremony at the historic Zappeion Megaron in Athens, Greece, on 25 February. This marks the beginning of its journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, set to take place between 8 and 15 March.

2 days ago · Special Olympics Tennessee, partnered with Vanderbilt, announced their bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games on Feb.17. The press event, held in the McGugin Center, featured speakers, Special Olympics executives and athletes.