Special Winter Olympics 2025 awarded to Turin

TURIN. The Special Olympics 2025 World Winter Games have been assigned to Italy in Turin. The assignment is subject to the relative economic guarantees provided. This is what was made official on the occasion of the Special Olympics International Board in which they participated Valentina Vezzali, Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers with responsibility for sport. The Minister for Disabilities Erika Stefani: “Especially on the issue of disabilities, sport will be the great school for everyone in order to encourage effective inclusion that initiates a full cultural transformation in our country”. The comment of the minister for youth policies Fabiana Dadone: «I thank everyone and I welcome this candidacy with great enthusiasm. If we are here it is symptomatic that these Games represent an opportunity that goes beyond barriers, especially mental and cultural ones ». The Mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino: «We are enthusiastic about this project. Turin is ready to host the Special Olympics athletes, one of the most beautiful realities I have known in recent years as a mayor … truly a wonderful community. The values ​​represented by Special Olympics are an example for everyone, especially for future generations ».