Special Olympics Team Canada 2025
Join us on the Road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy from March 8-15, 2025
Medal Counter
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39Gold
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35Silver
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42Bronze
Special Olympics Team Canada By The Numbers
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90Athletes -
24Coaches -
5Mission Staff -
14Leadership Members -
70+Training Coaches -
5Winter Sports
Explore the Latest Stories from the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
Catch up on all the news, highlights, and athlete features from the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025—all in one place! The News & Stories section is your go-to source for daily updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive interviews with Team Canada athletes, coaches, and mission staff.
Whether it’s a record-breaking performance, a powerful story of perseverance, or a glimpse into life at the Games, you’ll find it all here. Check back daily to stay connected and celebrate every moment of this incredible journey!
See the Action Unfold: Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Photo Gallery!
The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 are in full swing, and our Games Photo Gallery is your front-row seat to all the excitement! Updated daily, the gallery captures unforgettable moments—from podium celebrations and thrilling competition to behind-the-scenes team spirit.
Check back each day for new photos that bring the Games to life and showcase the passion, perseverance, and joy of Special Olympics Team Canada and athletes from around the world.
Looking Back at National Games
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Join the excitement and follow #SOTeamCanada25 as they prepare for competition on the world stage! From powerful athlete stories and training updates to thrilling competition highlights, our social channels bring you closer to the action.
Don’t miss your chance to cheer on our Canadian athletes and be part of a movement that’s breaking barriers and building a more inclusive world.
Photo Gallery
Team Values
Every athlete, coach, and mission staff member on Special Olympics Team Canada carries more than just their gear to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin—they carry their Power Words. These words represent the values that define our team, fueling every training session, every competition, and every moment of camaraderie along the way. From the ice to the slopes, from the opening ceremony to the final race, these words guide us.They remind us of who we are, why we’re here, and what we stand for.
Strength
Strength is more than physical ability—it’s resilience, determination, and the power to keep pushing forward when facing any challenge - in sport and in life. Whether it’s grinding through tough training sessions, bouncing back from setbacks, or lifting each other up as teammates, Special Olympics Team Canada embodies strength in every sense of the word.
Pride
Wearing the maple leaf is an honour, and the athletes of Special Olympics Team Canada do so with pride—in themselves, in their journey, and in the inclusive movement they are a part of. This pride fuels their performance and inspires everyone watching. Every race, every game, every podium moment is a celebration of the hard work, passion, and dedication that brought them here.
Honour
For Special Olympics Team Canada, honour means competing with integrity, sportsmanship, and respect. It’s about representing not just themselves, but their communities, their families, and the more than 47,000 Special Olympics athletes across the country cheering them on. They step onto the world stage ready to give their all, knowing they carry the legacy of those who came before them, and setting the tone for those who come after.
Courage
It takes courage to set ambitious goals, to push past fear, and to compete at the highest level. Whether it’s stepping onto the world stage for the first time or pushing to achieve a new personal best, each member of Special Olympics Team Canada meets every challenge with bravery - showing up with heart, determination, and the confidence to go for it.
Friendship
Beyond the medals, beyond the competition, the heart of the Games is friendship. Special Olympics Team Canada knows that the bonds formed here—between teammates, competitors, and nations—are what truly make this experience unforgettable. They embrace inclusion, celebrate each other’s successes, and create lifelong connections that extend far beyond Turin.
Get Involved
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Become a VolunteerFrom Games organizing to scorekeeping, there’s a role for everyone! Help create life-changing opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your community. -
Become An AthleteDiscover the joy of sport, friendship, and achievement. Join over 42,000 Special Olympics athletes across Canada and unlock your potential on and off the field. -
Become a CoachA good coach can change the game, a Special Olympics coach can change lives. Help athletes achieve their best while building confidence, skills, and lifelong memories through inclusive sport.
Partners & Sponsors
Special Olympics Team Canada is deeply grateful for the generous support of our National Funding Partner, the Government of Canada, and our Official Apparel Supplier, Regatta Sport.
To learn more about becoming a partner of the team or Special Olympics Canada, supporting over 42,000 athletes in communities across the country, please contact partnerships@specialolympics.ca.
