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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 will be the most inclusive sporting event of the year! On this International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, join singer/songwriter and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Erika Ender in celebrating the athletes, coaches, officials, staff, family and supporters from 190 nations who will come together to embody the true spirit of inclusion. Watch the video below that is set to “Everyone Matters” by Erika Ender.

Special Olympics and Everyone Matters by Ericka Ender
Join singer/songwriter and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Erika Ender in celebrating the athletes, coaches, officials, staff, family and supporters from 190 nations who take part in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Read the full article

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