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Olympic Special Games Kick off on Sunday

Athletic competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities kick off this Sunday
Athletic competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities kick off this Sunday

Olympic Special Games Kick off on Sunday

Halle, a city known for its commitment to inclusion and support for people with intellectual disabilities, will host the Special Olympics State Games Saxony-Anhalt from September 7 to 10, 2025. The games will take place at six Halle sports facilities and will feature competitions in ten sports.

A total of 800 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their sports partners without intellectual disabilities will participate in the games. The event is a part of a larger sports landscape in Halle, which has a history of hosting Special Olympics events.

Halle served as a host town for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, and the Special Olympics State Games Saxony-Anhalt is not the first sports event for people with intellectual disabilities that the city has hosted. The games have a permanent place in Halle's sports landscape.

The games will be officially opened with a Special Olympics Festival on the market square on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2 pm. The festival will feature a stage program and local clubs and initiatives will present themselves. The official opening will involve the carrying of the torch.

The framework program includes sports activities and health and advice offers. The festival aims to celebrate the athletes' achievements and raise awareness about the importance of inclusion in sports.

The Special Olympics State Games Saxony-Anhalt is not the only event in the city that is focused on people with intellectual disabilities. Halle's involvement in hosting Special Olympics events extends beyond the State Games, with a series of events that the city has hosted or will host for people with intellectual disabilities.

The organization that is hosting the Special Olympics State Games Saxony-Anhalt in Halle from September 7 to 10, 2025, is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, it is clear that the city of Halle is excited to welcome athletes and spectators from across the region for this important event.

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