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Chile 2027

Special Olympics USA athlete Chris Furches, Special Olympics Chile athlete Gonzalo Escobar and Special Olympics USA athlete Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma
Athletes

¡Viva Inclusión! - Gonzalo Escobar Wins First Gold in Turin

On 11 March, Special Olympics Chile snowboarding athlete Gonzalo Escobar was awarded the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, competing in the Advanced Giant Slalom Snowboarding Final.
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Athletes

Kiera Byland BEM: My Year of Advocacy and Inclusion

Kiera Byland BEM shares her journey since being elected as Global Athlete Congress Chair during the World Games in Berlin
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In the News

SBJ Spotlights Santiago 2027 in its “Around the World” Sporting Events Watchlist

The following is an excerpt from Sport Business Journal’s “Around the World” article highlighting major events in the global sports field in the coming years, including the first-ever Latin American Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
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A small group of athletes and Tim Shriver holding up a Chile 2027 poster.
In the News

Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Announcement Makes Headlines Around the World

Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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Press Releases

Santiago, Chile Will Host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games

First-ever Special Olympics World Games held in the Latin American region
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In the News

Chile Enters Final Stage of 2027 Special Olympics World Games Bid

Santiago, Chile has advanced to the final stage of host evaluation for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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