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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Yara El-Shaboury

Nakoneczny’s chance to take on world as GB head for Special Olympics

Stefan Nakoneczny on the slopes
Stefan Nakoneczny is one of eight SOGB alpine skiers competing for Britain in Turin. Photograph: Jeremy Nakoneczny/Nak Sports Images

For the first time in eight years, the vibrant energy of the Special Olympics World Winter Games will ignite as athletes from more than 100 countries converge in Turin to compete in eight sports.

The Special Olympics is the largest sports organisation for individuals with intellectual disabilities, also known as learning disabilities, providing crucial training and competition opportunities at local, national and regional levels. The Winter Games officially began on Saturday night with the opening ceremony at the Inalpi Arena.

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