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Germany’s State-Level Special Olympics Landesspiele Kick Off

The events showcase a growing legacy of inclusion since the 2023 World Games, determining qualifiers for national and world Special Olympics stages.

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Overview

  • Berlin-Brandenburg Landesspiele began July 10 with over 1,600 athletes competing in venues across Berlin and Potsdam in sports from athletics to boccia.
  • Baden-Württemberg’s event continues through July 12 in Heilbronn and Neckarsulm with around 1,100 participants and a free public program that includes a downtown beach volleyball court.
  • Erlangen is preparing to host Bavaria’s Landesspiele from July 14 to 18 with 1,500 athletes and a total of 3,000 participants, marking the state’s largest inclusive sports gathering of 2025.
  • Performances at each Landesspiele serve as official qualifiers for the 2026 National Games in Saarland and the 2027 World Games in Santiago, Chile.
  • Organizers and ambassadors including Felix Kroos emphasize communal participation and host Unified competitions that bring together athletes with and without disabilities.