Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2023

June 17, 2023

As one of the most important events of the year, the Special Olympics World Games 2023 will be ceremoniously opened in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on June 17.

The opening ceremony with the ceremonial torch relay marks the starting point of the World Games. Even if the full program of the festivities is yet to be announced, one thing is certain: visitors and athletes can look forward to a special spectacle of Olympic proportions. The entry of the various delegations is just one of the highlights of the opening show.

Special Olympics 2023 - Opening ceremony

• An athlete from Puerto Rico and his coach arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Stylised hands form the entrance gate for the athletes on 17 June 2023 before the start of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 in the Olympic Stadium.

• Athletes from Burkina Faso arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Avatar performers wait for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin to begin at the Olympic Stadium.

• Athletes from Canada arrive at the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Athletes from Egypt arrive at the Olympiastadion during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Athletes from Denmark arrive at the Olympiastadion for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Athletes and delegation members enter the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Athletes from India arrive at the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Athletes and delegation members enter the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

• Tennis player Sophie Rensmann lights the fire at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 in the Olympic Stadium.

• Fireworks are set off over the Olympic Stadium at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

At a Glance

• Event: Opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2023
• Date: June 17, 2023
• Location: Olympic Stadium
• Opening Hours: no information yet
• Admission Fee:
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