Britain aiming for medals from among their team of 10 athletes as first Winter Games for eight years opens in Turin

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.