The Special Olympics World Games is the worlds largest inclusive sports event and was held in Germany for the first time this year. More than 7,000 athletes with intellectual and multiple disabilities from 190 nations competed in 26 sports. The colourful festival of sport stands for social participation and offers people with disabilities the opportunity to gain more recognition and self-confidence through sport.
Our volunteers on site
Our colleagues from P7S1-cosmos were also live on site. As participants in the volunteer programme, they supported the event at the Special Olympics Germany (SOD) information stand, in the backstage area during stage performances, in looking after groups and athletes, in organisational activities and much more.
Petra, Teamlead People Administration at Aroundhome
"It was a great experience to be part of a sporting event where togetherness and mutual respect are at the forefront. As a P7S1 volunteer, I was able to make my contribution and actively support the event on the ground. It is very special to experience the emotional moments and the joy of the athletes. I can only recommend to everyone to watch such events or to participate directly as a volunteer."
Sven, Head of People & Culture at flaconi
"I volunteered for the Special Olympics because it is based on a fantastic idea, which I also support - participation and inclusion. It was a great time as a volunteer and it showed me once again how important it is to be inclusive. I got to meet a lot of great and impressive people. People who excel in their respective fields despite physical or mental impairments. Hats off to all the athletes, performers and participants for an unforgettable event!"
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Inclusion in the spotlight: Special Olympics at P7S1
In order to raise the profile of Special Olympics 2023, a number of partners came together to form a media alliance, which we also joined. With our wide reach across TV channels and digital platforms, we were keen to raise awareness of this important issue. We covered the Special Olympics 2023 daily on five channels, but unlike traditional sporting events, the focus was not just on the competitions, but also on the stories of the athletes and coaches. We didnt just want to report, we wanted to create special moments and show that inclusion means more. We are also committed to inclusion as part of our #OneTomorrow initiative, which brings together all of P7S1s sustainability activities. We believe that shared participation is only possible if we all live and support it. That is why, under the umbrella of #OneTomorrow, we have launched the #ZusammenUnschlagbar campaign on our channels.
For us, the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin was a unique sporting event that brought the world closer together and highlighted the importance of inclusion and participation. As a partner of the Media Alliance and with our #OneTomorrow sustainability initiative, we are proud to be part of this inspiring initiative. We firmly believe that inclusion is fun and that together we are unbeatable!