The initiative left a lasting impression on the Special Olympic Bharat athletes, giving them an empowering and memorable experience. It was also a reminder of how inclusive sporting platforms can truly inspire confidence and inclusivity.
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Wednesday felicitated athletes of Special Olympics Bharat who represented India in the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy (2025) and the World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany (2023).
The five-day-long Men's and Women's National Roller Skating Championship came to a conclusion at Leisure Valley Skating Ring, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab in Ludhiana, with Andhra Pradesh emerging as the top state with 18 medals, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
The Indian contingent, comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members, returned home with an inspiring collection of 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals, won across six sporting disciplines: alpine skiing, snowboarding, floorball, snowshoeing, short track speed s
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 concluded on Saturday, March 15, with the Indian contingent winning a total of 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events
Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday,
Contesting in all 6 of its participating sports disciplines on Tuesday, the Indian athletes took away two gold and two silver medals in the only medal event of the day- Snowboarding, held in Bardonecchia. While Bharti and Sameer grabbed a gold medal each, Hem Chand and Harshita Thakur took h
The ceremony was graced by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, President of Special Olympics Bharat, Dr Mallika Nadda and Executive Director of Special Olympics Bharat, Dr V.K. Mahendru.
The Indian contingent, comprising 49 members, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, to be held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15. The contingent includes 30 athletes and 19 support staff, who will be participating across six sports disc
Mallika Nadda, the President of Special Olympics Bharat (SO Bharat) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to allocate cash prizes for athletes with intellectual disabilities, winning medals at the World Games.