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World Games

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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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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Building An Inclusive Society: Goals For Final Year of My SSIGM Term

I have four meaningful goals for this year that I hope to accomplish, with the love and support of my mentors and staff from Special Olympics and my family and friends.
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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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Badminton Experts Deliver Shuttle Time Program to Expand Sport in North America

Special Olympics volunteers and coaches get together to develop their badminton knowledge and expertise.
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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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