TURIN, March 13, 2025 - “It was my childhood dream,” said 31-year-old Luca Vergnano, moments after claiming the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. Hailing from Pianezza, Italy, Vergnano struck gold in the Giant Slalom - a breathtaking showcase of grit, skill, and lifelong determination.The competition, running from March 8 to 15, are unfolding across the stunning alpine settings of Turin, Sestriere, Bardonecchia, and Pragelato, bringing together special athletes from all...

LINZ, March 13, 2025 - At the Judo Grand Prix Upper Austria in Linz in Austria, three teams came away with two gold medals apiece, out of the 14 that were on offer. Expectedly, Japan was one of those teams, even though they had not exactly sent their strongest team to Austria.THE RETURN OF TUSHISHVILI Georgia did have some top athletes, including former world champions who therefore lived up to expectations. One of the highlights was the return of Guram Tushishvili, who was suspended by the IJF after his...

JERUSALEM, March 12, 2025 - The Palestinian Olympic Committee issued a press statement on Wednesday denouncing ongoing Israeli violations against Palestinian sports. The statement coincided with a press conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, by the POC Committee President, General Jibril Rajoub.The statement opened with a stark assessment:“Palestinians are being deliberately denied their right to compete. The destruction of training facilities, the killing of athletes, and severe movement restrictions...

BOGOTÁ, March 12, 2025 - A new cycle has begun at the Colombian Olympic Committee (COC) with the re-election of Ciro Solano Hurtado as president, for a second consecutive term. He will remain in this position until 2029, as he will no longer be eligible for re-election after that date. According to the latest amendment to the bylaws, a person can hold any position on the Executive Committee for a maximum of three terms. In addition to the presidency, Solano Hurtado was Secretary General in the previous...