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Information for media representatives

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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We are happy to provide you with all the information and photos you need for your coverage.

Contact us by email at: media@berlin2023.org

News

On the picture an athlete is enjoying. He holds both arms straight into the air, his eyes are closed and he is singing. In the background you see further people celebrating.

More than 3,000 celebrate at the Athletes' Party

23 June 2022, 17:45
One highlight of the National Games was the popular Athletes' Party: volunteers, families, sports officials and, of course, athletes celebrated and danced to great music and with a lot of sunshine at the Brandenburg Gate.
In the photo there is a group of girls with their coach. They are a vaulting team competing at the National Games in Berlin. Their youngest team member Judith Sonnenschein is smiling in the very front.

Our youngest athlete is a true ray of sunshine

23 June 2022, 16:18
Judith Sonnenschein is competing at the National Games in vaulting. With 8 years she is our youngest athlete. And for sure: her name "Sonnenschein" - which means "sunshine" in German - is just perfect for her!
The photo shows a player in action at a beach volleyball competition. He is about to execute an attacking shot. He is wearing a cap and sunglasses.

#Berlin2022 Day 4! What's on the agenda today?

23 June 2022, 08:00
It is Day 4 of the National Games and we are looking forward to the finals in beach volleyball, prominent guests at our award ceremonies and more. An overview of the day's highlights can be found here.
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