Wappingers Falls Figure Skater to Compete in 2025 World Games

2024 Is The Year of the McCann Ice Arena

Hudson Valley Figure Skater Ryan Chin to Compete for Team USA

Ryan started his skating career in the therapeutic skating program offered by McCann Ice Arena and started by Laurie May. It was only when the Special Olympics New York Winter Games was held in Poughkeepsie, prior to COVID, that his coaches realized that Ryan could compete and he has participated in the Special Olympics New York Winter Games for the past six years. With hard work, perseverance, luck, and support from a dedicated group of coaches, Ryan has been able to accomplish what others considered impossible.

In preparation to the World Games, Ryan said "Competing in World Games means everything to me. I can't wait to bring home the gold for Team USA!" Ryan will be joining 1,500 athletes, 621 coaches, 2,000 volunteers, and more than 100,000 spectators in Turin from March 8-16, 2025. Ryan is just one of three skaters from NY who will be in attendance.

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Special Olympics World Games

Since the first Special Olympics International Games in 1968, the world has transcended the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion to come together every two years for the Special Olympics World Games. Alternating between summer and winter, the World Games have become the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance and unity.

All around the world, athletes train and strive to achieve their very best every day. During World Games, the entire Special Olympics movement comes together to see the athletes in action and celebrate their victories over huge odds. No other event in the world has the social and emotional impact of the Special Olympics World Games. For the athletes and their families, the experience opens doors to unimagined possibilities. For volunteers, coaches and other supporters from all parts of the world, the Games inspire hope for and belief in a brighter future of global acceptance, understanding and unity.