Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025?

Statement 1: The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 took place in Turin, Italy.
Statement 2: India won 50 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025.

The correct answer is Statement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Statement 1 is correct: The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 took place in Turin, Italy, marking the first time Italy hosted the event.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: India won a total of 33 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, not 50.

In News

• India celebrated the triumph of athletes returning from the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025.

Key Points

• Venue of the Games: The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 were held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to March 15, 2025, with athletes from 100 countries competing.
• India's Performance: India won a total of 33 medals, demonstrating strong performances by its athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• Medal Distribution:
  • Snowshoeing: 10 medals (including 4 additional medals on the final day)
  • Alpine Skiing: 10 medals
  • Snowboarding: 6 medals
  • Short Track Speed Skating: 4 medals
  • Cross Country Skiing: 2 medals
  • Floorball: 1 medal

Additional Information

• Inclusive Participation: The event featured Unified sports, where athletes without intellectual disabilities competed alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion and teamwork.
• Health and Wellness: The Healthy Athletes® program provided health screenings and wellness resources for all participants, emphasizing the importance of health in sports.