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The following is an excerpt from Sport Business Journal’s “Around the World” article highlighting major events in the global sports field in the coming years, including the first-ever Latin American Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
“Santiago will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, making the Chilean capital the first Latin American city to host the event. The decision from the Special Olympics International board puts the event in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time in its 55-year history. Federal and city government have budgeted $134M for the World Games, which are expected to draw more than 6,000 Special Olympics athletes from more than 170 countries. Santiago hosted the Pan American and Parapan American Games in the fall, investing $507M in venues for the event (Rachel Axon, SBJ).”
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