Inclusion in sports: Special Olympic's state games for the first time in Rostock!

Inclusion in sports: Special Olympic's state games for the first time in Rostock!

In less than three weeks, the time has come: The Hanseatic city of Rostock will be the setting for the first national games of the Special Olympics in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania from July 21 to 23, 2025. This big event aims to help people with intellectual or multiple impairment to help more recognition, self -confidence and participation in our society. According to the [Government MV] (https://www. government-mv.de/aktuell/?id=212165&processor=processor.sa.PressMeitung), athletes will compete in five exciting disciplines, including basketball, boccia, football, swimming and athletics.

A special highlight of the event is the comprehensive supporting program, which includes both an opening and a final party. In order to give a first taste of the event, a media day will take place on July 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the athletics stadium in Rostock. The social and sports minister Stefanie Drese as well as Clemens Russell, the President of the Special Olympics Landesverband Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are expected there. Journalists have the opportunity to conduct interviews with the two as well as athletes, coaches and the organization team. The “Hansa Inclusion” project is also presented, which is particularly dedicated to football.

visibility and recognition through sport

The national games not only serve to promote team spirit and sporting skills, but also as an important recognition competition for the national games 2026 in Saarland. They offer the participants an excellent platform to demonstrate their talent. The pre -reporting phase for athletes ends on May 31, 2025 - so quickly action is required.

A central component of the Special Olympics movement, which was launched in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, is to help people with intellectual disabilities through sport to be more recognized and a fulfilled life, as on Germany.de is emphasized. The focus is on the width instead of competitive sport, which means that medals are awarded, but are not counted according to countries.

a unique event for everyone involved

The event in Rostock is an important step for promoting inclusion in sport. It is expected that many athletes will show their best skill while the public is given the opportunity to learn more about the talents and the challenges of these athletes. It is also important that reports on participation are received by July 4, 2025 so that the atmosphere in these unique games becomes even more unforgettable.

A photo of Nils Limberg is also available free of charge if the photographer is specified accordingly. With such an event, not only sport is celebrated, but also strengthened diversity and cohesion in society.

The anticipation for the first Special Olympics state games in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and everyone involved is highly working on making these games an unforgettable experience for the participants and spectators.