Berlin 2023
Taking place from 17 – 24 June 2023, the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin will be one of the largest sport and humanitarian events to take place that year. Following the Opening Ceremony in the renowned Berlin Olympic Stadium, an estimated 7,000 athletes from over 170 nations will compete in 24 sports across Berlin’s state-of-the-art competition venues. They will be supported by 3,000 coaches and an estimated 20,000 volunteers. The Games will also attract 6,000 family members, more than 2,000 national and international media, and 300,000 spectators.
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Special Olympics Athlete Ablaye Ndiaye
Down syndrome is the term used to describe a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that can result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21. The theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2023 is “with us not for us.”
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Franciska Eberenz | accessiBe & Special Olympics
Franziska Eberenz is on the latest Spotlight Session with AccessiBe to share how the Host Town program of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin is uniting the entire country of Germany.
Four Year Anniversary of Special Olympics World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi
Special Olympics looks back at the last World Games and a meaningful partnership that established new programs and bolstered education initiatives.
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With 100 days to Go, Special Olympics World Games 2023 is Rolling Through Germany’s Capital
Special Olympic World Games 2023 announces Partnership with the S-Bahn Berlin
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Timothy Shriver and Edwin Moses Discuss the History between Special Olympics and Laureus Sport for Good
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Special Olympics and Laureus Partnership Announcement
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver and Laureus ambassador Edwin Moses (Olympic track and field legend) discuss the history of the two organizations leading up to their 2023 partnership to support the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Radicalmedia Partners with Dale Moss & Special Olympics on ‘The Best Of Us: Extraordinary Champions’ Docuseries Following Athletes’ Journeys to 2023 Berlin World Games
The former NFL Wide Receiver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador is developing and producing the uplifting project with RadicalMedia, the Academy award-winning creative production company.
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22,000 People Apply to Volunteer at Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023, German Speakers Still Encouraged to Apply
More than 22,000 people have applied to volunteer at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, a reflection of the enthusiasm for the world’s largest inclusive sports event. German speakers and people with local knowledge of Berlin are still encouraged to apply.
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Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM
Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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