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From 19-24 June, approximately 4,000 athletes with and without disabilities compete in the Special Olympics Nationale Spiele Berlin 2022.

The National Summer Games of Special Olympics Germany take place every four years. In 2022, the stakes are high for all participants: they can qualify for the Special Olympics World Games 2023, which will also be held in Berlin.

In the picture you can see Special Olympics Global Messenger Nyasha speaking at the Global Athlete Leader Congress.

Accreditation

The accreditation process for the Special Olympics National Games Berlin 2022 is open until May 6, 2022.
The National Games are much more than competitions in 20 sports. They are also a demonstration for more recognition and social participation of people with intellectual disabilities.

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The photo shows the German soccer team. It is celebrated by the fans and greets them with a handshake.

Press Conference on 28 April

Media representatives are invited to a press conference on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00am in Rudolf-Harbig-Halle in Berlin. Guests will include Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics International, Iris Spranger, Senator for the Interior, Digitalization and Sport, representatives of SO Germany and the "Faces of the Games". Registration is appreciated.

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