Turin, March 9 -- Last night, the " Flame of Hope " was lit in the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, marking the official start of the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, the world's largest sports and humanitarian event of the year. In a powerful display of unity and determination, more than 1,500 athletes and Unified partners from 100 nations took the Special Olympics oath: "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." The breathtaking Strength of Kindness Opening Ceremony set the stage for an unforgettable Games, celebrating inclusion, bravery, and the transformative power of sport.

The star-studded opening ceremony, produced by global live entertainment leader, Balich Wonder Studio, led by Marco Balich...