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The photo shows many people during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

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Learn more about the Opening Ceremony program

13 June 2023, 17:54

In just a few days, we will kick-off the Special Olympics World Games with the grand Opening Ceremony in the Olympiastadion Berlin. It will be colorful, emotional, joyful and inclusive. Will you be there?

In the photo, the torch is carried by four young kids, who are accompanied by the mascot, a local representative wearing a gray suit, and other people in the background.

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run takes on its course

15 June 2023, 15:01

From Athens to the Olympiastadion – but before that also from Fürstenwalde, Potsdam and Teltow to many Berlin districts. This is the route of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR®) Final Leg as part of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

The photo shows two judoka performing on stage. They look concentrated.

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Come by and experience the Special Olympics Festival

15 June 2023, 20:20

The SO Festival is a unique and inclusive experience for all sports and culture enthusiasts: From live music, to inclusive theater and cultural offerings, to hands-on activities at exhibitors stands and workshops. We offer it all.

On the photo you can see the stage and a big screen at the GYLS.

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Three congresses, many voices and a huge impact

16 June 2023, 18:10

We would like to see a more inclusive world, but what needs to be done concretely to achieve this? These and many other questions are asked by the participants of our congresses in the context of Berlin 2023.

The photo shows a huge crowd of people. Everyone is cheering in the direction of a large stage.

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Let the Games begin! What's on the agenda today?

17 June 2023, 07:00

Today is the day! We celebrate the big Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, but there is much more on the agenda. An overview of today's highlights can be found here.

The photo shows a swimmer at the training day. She is beaming in the face.

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When excitement rises, training is the best distraction

16 June 2023, 22:55

One day before the big Opening Ceremony in the Olympiastadion, the athletes familiarize themselves with the competition venues for the first time. On freshly cleaned courts, fields and mats, the final training can begin.

Dirk Nowitzki stands in a huddle with the players of the German basketball team. They all have their hands in the middle of the circle.

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Dirk Nowitzki visits the Special Olympics World Games

17 June 2023, 18:34

None other than basketball superstar Dirk Nowitzki experienced a unique day with our athletes today: First at the press conference, then at the training of the German 3x3 team and finally at the grand Opening Ceremony.

Auf dem Foto sind zwei Personen zu sehen. Die Athletin der Rhythmischen Sportgymnastik zeigt "peace" und die Frau neben ist lacht fröhlich.

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#Berlin2023 Day 1: What's on the agenda today?

18 June 2023, 07:00

It's Day 1 of the Games and we are looking forward to the first medal decisions in gymnastics-rhythmic, the start of many competitions, the official opening of the Healthy Athletes® program and much more. An overview of the highlights of the day can be found here.

The photo shows the entire Olympiastadion at the opening ceremony. All delegations are in the center and the stadion is glowing.

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The Games have officially started with a huge party

18 June 2023, 00:51

With a moving Opening Ceremony, the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 were officially opened in the Olympiastadion. It is hard to put into words what a unique atmosphere we were able to experience with you. Therefore, just briefly: Thank you!

Karl Lauterbach at the Healthy Athletes opening.

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Healthy Athletes® program officially started

18 June 2023, 21:01

Permanently improving health care for people with intellectual disabilities – this is the goal of the Healthy Athletes® program, which is also taking place as part of our Games and was ceremoniously opened today in the CityCube of Messe Berlin.