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Watch the Opening Ceremony! | 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games



Take a look back at our full coverage of the World Games Opening Ceremony in Berlin, Germany.

0:00 Welcome to the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
1:00 Dirk Nowitzki
4:25 Opening remarks
16:50 Raising of Berlin Special Olympics flag
20:56 Acrobatic performance
28:29 Officials’ oath
30:26 President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
31:42 Ceremonial torch lighting

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33 Comments

  5. Carlos Lunghard

    Such a beautiful and heartwarming ceremony, a reminder for all of us not to forget compassion and love for humanity. I live in Germany and am sick and tired of seeing the Russian-Ukraine war, US and China dispute , gunshootings in the US everyday in the news. I wish all athletes great and happy days !
    "Blessed are the weak, meek and humble…for theirs is the Kingdom in Heaven !"

  6. delfin reiterin

    Alex and Sabrina that was was a very special moment full of goosebumps and tears your duet ,,I can go the distance" was so inspirering and beautiful such a special moment for all no matter who they are we are all one we are one world one people no matter what skin colour,religion,and backround we are one no war should come between that no lifes should be killed and lost we all want peace,unity and love let's make a better a better world for all of us and for the genereations to come let's make a better world for all no matter if who we are let's make a better world for people and animals together let's make a better today so we and the next generations will have a better tomorrow this is exagly what these special Games are showing us only together we are strong enough for a better,peacefull,save and loving Tomorrow

  7. Valerie Selau

    They are well prepared for the very long time after 3 long years. Best wishes to all the athletes and participating nations for completing this year's event successfully. Congratulations Germany for hosting it ❤️

  11. Nathan Losinski

    Good Luck To All Of The Special Olympic Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities From All Over The World Who Are Participating in the 2023 Special Olympic World Games in Berlin Germany!

  12. Mark gizmo

    Go the distance was my life it was filmed in Hercules in December 19 1997 where I was born

  16. Eli Abraham

    May these young athletes show adults the example of coexistence between different peoples and cultures around the world! beautiful event! Congratulations!

  18. Mo Ka

    The Syrien guy seriously broke my Heart 😢😢
    Tears flowing moment ❤❤
    Love you from Germany

  21. Jörg Bauch

    The open ceremony in germany was great. 330.000 Spectators saw the competitions. this event shows: Germany can host big events like the olympics or special olympics.

  24. Jackie Stewart

    I enjoyed myself at the open ceremony was so brilliant to watch in Berlin in Germany 🇩🇪 I just what to said thank you for having me at the world games in Berlin.

  25. Cynthia Terry

    ❤It was totally awesome, my fist Olympic games was proud to see my daughter Tessa in the Grand Cayman Island Team .All countries look spectacular ❤❤❤

  32. Philip Bialk

    I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes for all their hard work. You have come further of a distance than I have throughout the course of my entire life because of your utmost resilience in accepting many new challenges that wouldn't have otherwise come your way. Your ability to adapt to change in routines and deal with other significant world issues is a testament to what a person can do if someone believes in him or herself.

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