Opening Ceremony8 March 2025 | 18:00 Inalpi Arena in Turin.An extraordinary show will combine music, lights and performances by internationally renowned artists.There will be no lack of ceremonial elements in Olympic style, celebrating the values of inclusion, determination and sportsmanship. The most anticipated moment will undoubtedly be the Parade of Athletes, with 102 delegations proudly parading, ready for an unforgettable experience of inclusion and competition.Free invitation ticket Snowboard and dance competitions will be held in Bardonecchia. Snowboarding - Melezet slopesSpecial Olympics snowboarding includes different types of competitions, adapted to the athletes' various levels of ability:Slalom: a competition that takes place on a course with close gates that the athletes must negotiate with rapid turns.Giant Slalom (GS): a longer course with more widely spaced gates than the normal slalom, requiring speed and precision.Super-G: combines elements of giant slalom and downhill, with a longer course and sweeping curves.Parallel giant slalom: a snowboarding discipline in which competitors compete side by side on two identical courses at the same time> More information Sports Dance - Palace of FestivalsSports dance combines elements of dance and athletic competition. Athletes perform choreography to music, which may include various dance styles such as ballroom dancing, modern dance, hip-hop and other dance forms.Types of CompetitionsIndividual: Athletes perform a choreography alone.Pair: Two athletes perform a choreography together.Group: A team of athletes perform a synchronised choreography.Free choreography: Athletes can express their creativity through a freely choreographed dance.> More information
