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.
Special Olympics Celebrity Supporter Elisabeth Röhm Speaks About the 2023 Berlin Games on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Novie Craven and Elisabeth Röhm discuss Elisabeth’s inspiration to get involved with the Special Olympics movement.
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Host Towns, Delegations Matched Ahead of 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin
Berlin will play the role of conductor for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, but the entire nation of Germany will take part in the orchestra.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports® Educational Video Launched
Special Olympics has launched a Unified Sports® educational video to help raise understanding of Unified Sports.
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216 Host Towns Selected for 2023 Berlin World Games
Today, the Berlin Local Organizing Committee announced its Host Town Program, the largest communal inclusion project in Germany’s history.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Unveiled
Inclusive design process integrated Special Olympics athletes
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Reveal
Special Olympics athletes participated in a workshop to help design the logo.
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Special Olympics & Badminton World Federation Launch Initiative to Best Prepare Badminton Athletes Competing at World Games Berlin 2023
Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Games Training Pledge initiative launched aimed at preparing badminton athletes to compete at World Games Berlin 2023.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Seal New Alliance
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Announce New Partnership.
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Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) Team Up with Special Olympics and World Games Berlin 2023
Partnership will create a more inclusive and sustainable field of play for future generations.
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Celebrating Women's History Day 2021
Video highlighting the increasing number of participation by female athletes.