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Africa Region at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin, Germany

7,000 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from over 190 countries, gathered in Berlin, Germany to compete in 26 sports and to share, learn and enjoy in a series of parallel events at the world's largest inclusive sports event—the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. 34 delegations with over 400 athletes from the Africa Region represented their Programs. Watch our highlights!
World GamesBerlin 2023World Summer GamesAfricaCharles NyambeDr. Timothy Shriver
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