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Special Olympics in Berlin

The Special Olympics World Games will be held in Germany for the first time in 2023 and will be hosted by Berlin. One year before, the National Games 2022 already took place in the German capital as well.

The Special Olympics World Games are considered the world's largest inclusive sporting event for people with intellectual or multiple disabilities. Berliners and visitors can look forward to exciting sporting events and a colorful supporting program surrounding the World Games in June 2023. Tickets are available at: www.berlin2023.org.

Event Highlights in 2023

Opening Ceremony

June 17, 2023

As one of the most important events of the year, the Special Olympics World Games 2023 will be ceremoniously opened in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on June 17. more

Festival for the World Games

June 15-25, 2023

On the occasion of the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin, celebrations and parties will take place all over the city. more

Sporting Events: Special Olympics World Games

June 17-25, 2023

The largest inclusive sporting event in the world is coming to Berlin in 2023! more

Special Olympics Concert

June 19, 2023

The Special Olympics World Games are celebrating diversity with a big outdoor concert evening at the Brandenburg Gate. more

Closing Ceremony

June 25, 2023

The end of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin will be celebrated with a festive closing ceremony - and a real party. more

Special Olympics 2023 - Opening ceremony

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An athlete from Puerto Rico and his coach arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Stylised hands form the entrance gate for the athletes on 17 June 2023 before the start of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 in the Olympic Stadium.
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Athletes from Burkina Faso arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Avatar performers wait for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin to begin at the Olympic Stadium.
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Athletes from Canada arrive at the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Athletes from Egypt arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Athletes from Denmark arrive at the Olympiastadion for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Athletes and delegation members enter the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Athletes from India arrive at the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Athletes and delegation members enter the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Tennis player Sophie Rensmann lights the fire at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 in the Olympic Stadium.
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Fireworks are set off over the Olympic Stadium at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.