Special Olympics USA to send 160-member delegation to scenic, spectacular Turin, Italy in 2025

The team will also feature Unified Sports® teams, where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities compete together.Photo byPiermario EvaonUnsplash

Special Olympics USA will send a 160-member delegation to represent the United States at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, from March 8-16, 2025. The delegation includes 101 athletes and Unified partners, 32 coaches, and 27 support staff.

The athletes will compete in eight sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, DanceSport, figure skating, floorball, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and speed skating. The team will also feature Unified Sports® teams, where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities compete together.

Brock Banos, Head of Delegation for Special Olympics USA, highlighted the significance of the Games as a chance for athletes to showcase their skills, experience new cultures, and forge lasting friendships. Coverage of the Games will be provided by ESPN across its TV channels and digital platforms.