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Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023

There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Zhou Guanyu Takes Time to Support Special Olympics Athletes

Formula 1 driver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Zhou Guanyu made a stop in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games on 25 June.
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WTA Players Support Special Olympics World Games Events in Berlin

This past week, the Special Olympics World Games took place in Berlin coinciding with the WTA’s bett1open presented by ecotrans Group.
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“An Amazing Feeling”—Swimmer Wins Gold, Twice

"Nobody judges me or my disability. It's where I feel happy and can be myself."
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Record Number of Africa Ministers at Games

A record number of government ministries from Africa Region were represented at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
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A Tale of Two Goalkeepers as Kenya Women’s Football Team Clinches Gold

“All Inclusive,” goalkeeper Marystella Ndolwa, one of the athletes profiled in the film, was hesitant to make any predictions about Special Olympics Kenya women’s football/soccer team’s upcoming match.
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Head-to-Head in Judo

“It feels wonderful!” That’s what Mostafa Abdelmaguid from Special Olympics Egypt had to say about participating in his first World Games.
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From Watching in the Corner to Competing at Special Olympics World Games: Alla Makarova Makes an Impact in Berlin

Alla Makarova is an Special Olympics Uzbekistan athlete who had a unique way of entering her field of sport.
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The Work and Joy of Being Officials

A badminton competition starts—men’s doubles between Special Olympics Indonesia and Special Olympics Denmark.
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EBU Members to Show Coverage of 2023 Special Olympics World Games

Eurovision Sport has reached an agreement for selected EBU Members to show coverage of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, to be held in Berlin, Germany from 17 to 25 June, 2023.
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