The Special Olympics World Winter Games come to a close on Saturday with African nations making strong strides

Danielle Pechet is coming home from the Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy with a bronze medal around her neck. The Vernon snowshoer finished third in the F03 women's 400m snowshoe race Saturday, March 15. Team Canada swept the podium in the race, with Audrey Larose-Rapin winning gold and Jennifer Riddell securing silver.

Tomas Sliva won the medal in the Novice Super G - M04 alpine skiing competition on Thursday, March 13 in Turin, Italy.

The 24-year-old completed the course in 1:57.450, more than two seconds ahead of the runner up, Mexico’s Alejandro Elias Gonzalez.

Nine Manitobans are among the 90 Canadian athletes currently competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games which are on in Turin, Italy. They'll be bringing home multiple medals including two silvers in cross country skiing for Winnipegger Brita Hall.

On the final day, India won nine medals, which included a bronze medal in the women's floorball division A competition. In addition, India won three silver medals each in alpine s

South Africa Shines at Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. This as South Africa made a remarkable impact, securing six medals from 8 to 16 March. Special Olympics Sou

Special Olympics Closing Ceremony after final day Medals