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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

The photo shows a scene of the Opening Ceremony of the National Games in Berlin. In the center is the big torch flame and around it are some people taking photos of it while cheering.

The National Games Berlin 2022 are now open

19 June 2022, 23:05
Celebratory. Moving. Joyful. Colorful. The games have opened with a successful show in the Stadion An der Alte Försterei in Köpenick with 11,000 visitors.
The photo shows a huge crowd of people. Everyone is cheering in the direction of a large stage.

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

19 June 2022, 08:00
The National Games are finally starting today! And on the day of the big Opening Ceremony, there are some more interesting topics on the agenda. An overview of the day's highlights can be found here.
The photo shows fashion designer Anja Gockel with three LOC employees. They are concentrated on designing colorful t-shirts for the #Berlin2023 collection.

Inclusive and creative workshop with designer Anja Gockel

16 June 2022, 18:48
German fashion designer Anja Gockel invited athletes and fellow members of the Special Olympics movement to her Berlin studio to design new t-shirts in an inclusive workshop.
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