Italy, Special Olympics and Games

'Skill and the talent': Manitobans enjoy medal haul at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
With 11 medals and counting, Manitoban athletes are taking over Italy's Piedmont Region with the largest delegation from the province so far at the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Mulligan wins gold in 100-meter snowshoe at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy
Lake Mills native Annie Mulligan won a gold medal March 14 in the 100-meter snowshoe competition at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
Utah Special Olympians eager to represent in upcoming World Winter Games in Turin, Italy
Natalie Green and Trey Garrett practice their routine in preparation for the 2025 Special Olympics World Games at Utah Dance Artists-South Jordan on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Five Utahns, including Green and Garrett, will represent Special Olympics USA in Italy and compete in the groundbreaking, first-ever medaled World Games Dancesport competition.
Usha Vance will lead presidential delegation at Special Olympics World Winter Games, Trump says
Second Lady Usha Vance has been selected to lead the presidential delegation to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, the Office of President Donald Trump announced Thursday. Vance will lead the delegation to Turin, Italy, the host city for this year’s Games. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Kicks Off in Turin, Italy, With 1,500 Athletes
One notable figure in attendance was Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Before the games’ opening, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a stop at the Vatican.
Another bronze for Carter Simpson at Special Olympics World Games
NOTL resident will be coming home from his first Special Olympics World Winter Games with two bronze and one 4th place medal
Indianapolis skier wins silver medal at Special Olympics World Winter Games
Tomas Sliva won the medal in the Novice Super G - M04 alpine skiing competition on Thursday, March 13 in Turin, Italy.
Special Olympics | Team SA wins six medals
South Africa Shines at Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. This as South Africa made a remarkable impact, securing six medals from 8 to 16 March. Special Olympics Sou
Boone snowboarder takes gold in Special Olympics World Winter Games
The 24-year-old completed the course in 1:57.450, more than two seconds ahead of the runner up, Mexico’s Alejandro Elias Gonzalez.
Nine Manitobans among 90 Canadian athletes competing at Special Olympics Winter Games
Nine Manitobans are among the 90 Canadian athletes currently competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games which are on in Turin, Italy. They'll be bringing home multiple medals including two silvers in cross country skiing for Winnipegger Brita Hall.
Team Ireland coach reflects on 'unforgettable' Special Olympics World Winter Games
Team Ireland Head Coach Jill Coulter-Slone has reflected on an "unforgettable" Special Olympics World Winter Games after Ski Ability NI athletes scaled some remarkable heights. The Northern Ireland athletes will return home on Sunday after celebrating a historic success at the 12th Games in Turin,
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Williamsport man in Italy to coach Special Olympians
Special Olympics World Winter Games are taking place now in Turin, Italy. Ooe Williamsport man, Lester Loner, has the honor ...
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Local Special Olympian brings home silver
A Sioux Falls Special Olympian earned a silver medal Saturday. in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Nick ...
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Teagan Lockwood represents Alaska, USA with high finishes at Special Olympics
Lockwood was one of three Alaskans who made the trip to northwest Italy, and she represented her state and her nation well, ...
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‘We did it’ – jubilant scenes as Ireland’s floorballers take bronze medal at Special Olympics
It may have been Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham – but bronze was the metal of choice in Turin as jubilant scenes followed Team ...
5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive
In less than a year, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics will kick off in the Italian Dolomites. These are the idyllic mountain ...
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UAE athlete holds aloft Special Olympics flag in ‘proud moment for all Emiratis’
Emirati athlete Mina Al Mazrouei holding the Special Olympics flag in the opening ceremony of the World Winter Games is ...