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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.

How To Build a More Inclusive World: accessiBe and Special Olympics Team Up Ahead of World Games Berlin 2023

Together, Special Olympics and accessiBe have released a collaborative mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and driving conversation surrounding the importance of accessibility.
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Be Part of Something Big: Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Tickets Now on Sale

Ticket sales have started for the largest inclusive sporting event in the world with the Special Olympics World Games taking place in Berlin, Germany from 17 to 25 June 2023.
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Media Registrations for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Now Open

Berlin to host global media and broadcasters, 17 – 25 June 2023
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Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Berlin World Games

The world’s largest inclusive sports competition is taking place next summer in Berlin, and help is needed.
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A Lifesaving Skill

Debbie Ogden considers swimming a lifesaving skill. That is exactly why she raised each one of her children in the pool.
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Ready for Berlin 2023

10 October marks 250 days until the kickoff of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023! Hear from some of the athletes competing about what they are most looking forward to when they arrive in Germany.

Special Olympics Zimbabwe Athlete Leader Runs Berlin Marathon

Special Olympics Zimbabwe athlete Nyasha Derera has been beating the odds for his entire life.
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Special Olympics Germany National Games: A Taste of #Berlin2023

With 13 international delegations travelling to Berlin, the National Games became an occasion to compete, socialize and prepare for the most keenly awaited Special Olympics event of the last few years: Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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2023 Berlin World Games International Technical Officials Application Now Open

Special Olympics is seeking candidates located outside of Germany to serve as sports competition International Technical Officials for the 2023 Berlin World Games.
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Special Olympics, International Canoe Federation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

During the National Games Berlin 2022, Special Olympics and the International Canoe Federation signed a proclamation committing to develop a long-term cooperation plan between the two organizations.
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