INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis Special Olympics athlete has been chosen to compete in the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, which will be held in Italy.
Tommy Sliva, 33, will compete in Alpine skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 16. Alpine skiing is one of the eight sports featured at the event.
Earlier this year, Special Olympics Indiana nominated Sliva for the U.S. trials in Salt Lake City. These trials include a combination of sports training, health education, and opportunities for athletes to bond.
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