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The photo shows Saurabh Mishra and Larry Boateng, both members of the World Games team in the Volunteers section. They are sitting relaxed on a sofa and looking friendly into the camera.

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Explained: How does our volunteer program work?

05 December 2022, 09:17

On the occasion of the International Volunteer Day, we spoke to Saurabh Mishra and Larry Boateng to find out more about the volunteer program, their daily motivation and – who would have thought – finding the love of your life.

The photo shows Special Olympics athletes at the Champions Gala 2022 in Berlin. Everyone looks joyful.

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Special Olympics at the Champions Gala in Berlin

06 December 2022, 16:52

During the Champions Gala, which took place on 3 December with 1,200 invited guests, our athletes had the honor of handing over the coveted trophies to Berlin's sports people of the year and to present the Special Olympics movement.

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Let's jump into the new year together full of anticipation

29 December 2022, 11:07

What a year! Let us enjoy the highlights of 2022 once again and then start the new calendar year together full of anticipation for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Thank you for joining us on this journey and see you in Berlin!

In the photo, Louis is seen with a microphone, talking to other people and laughing.

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Louis Kleemeyer shows us what is possible

13 January 2023, 10:28

Today we introduce you to a special person with many talents: Louis Kleemeyer is a web developer, tennis player and organizer of #Berlin2023.

The photo shows a band performing at the Special Olympics Festival 2022. In the foreground you can see the singer standing on the stage with her guitar.

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Last chance: Be part of the Special Olympics Festival

17 January 2023, 12:51

The Special Olympics Festival invites you to a colorful, diverse and inclusive program of culture and sports as part of the Games. All organizers of offers and activities that would like to be integrated into the festival can still apply until 31 January 2023.

The picture shows Arthur Hackenthal at his workplace in the local organizing committee of the World Games. He is wearing a headset and is operating his laptop.

Arthur's Blog

19 January 2023, 14:34

Hello! I am Arthur Hackenthal and I am 23 years old.

In the photo there are several people showing their results of the inclusive design workshop. They all look joyful.

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Great collaborations for inclusive merchandise designs

06 February 2023, 11:59

The motto of our merchandise collections is: Colorful together! And that is exactly what was demonstrated at inclusive design workshops. Sweatbands and socks were created together, which will soon be available in our webshop.

On the photo you can see cyclists and the people who give the starting signal

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Herberg gives starting signal at six-day race

31 January 2023, 11:52

Special Olympics athlete Robert Herberg opens the Six-day race with a loud bang: together with State secretary for Sport Dr. Nicola Böcker-Giannini and former professional cyclist Jens Voigt, the starting signal was given for the 110th edition of the Six Day Berlin.

The photo shows three people: A politician (unknown), German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Global Messenger Nyasha Derea in conversation.

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German President Steinmeier becomes patron of the Games

14 February 2023, 10:03

A big sign for the importance of inclusion in Germany: Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes patron of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

On the photo you can see the athlete Rony. He sits on a terrace and looks joyfully

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Athlete Roy Ceron´s growing excitement for #Berlin2023

27 February 2023, 12:25

This is a short story about SO Guadeloupe athlete Roy Ceron and the importance of participating in the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 for his team, his school, the island of Guadeloupe and his personal development.