The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete together in 26 sports. Nine days of exciting and inspiring competitions, by athletes and for athletes.
From 17 to 25 June 2023, the Special Olympics World Games will take place in Berlin – the first time that Germany will host the Games!
We are looking forward to a colorful international festival of sports – with the aim of achieving greater recognition and social participation of people with intellectual disabilities in our society.
We cannot wait to welcome you as the host of the 16th World Games!Berlin is the city that breaks down walls and overcomes borders and the city shares this experience with Special Olympics. Throughout Berlin, athletes will compete with each other for joy, success and for more social participation.Together we will have fun and together we will change the world - all according to our claim: #UnbeatableTogether !- 7,000 athletes
- 26 sports
- 190 delegations
- 20,000 volunteers
- 9 days full of sports and emotions