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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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We are happy to announce that the official Games App with the purpose of giving participants and spectators key information and guidance for the Special Olympics National Games in Berlin was released today.
One week to go until the start of the National Games
Berlin will become Germany's capital of inclusion. This will be quite obvious from 19 to 24 June, when 4,000 athletes* will compete in 20 sports throughout the city, including 200 athletes from international delegations from 13 countries.
Inclusive doubles from Special Olympics and the WTA
In the run-up to the National Games Berlin 2022 (19 - 24 June), Special Olympics athletes Louis Kleemeyer and Samantha Eckert trained with tennis pros Andrea Petkovic and Gaby Dabrowski at the Steffi Graf Stadium in Berlin.