Special Olympics 2025: Heilbronn celebrates inclusion in sports!

Special Olympics 2025: Heilbronn celebrates inclusion in sports!

Neckarsulm, Deutschland - in Heilbronn and Neckarsulm it will be colorful and sporty in the coming year from July 9th to 12th, 2025 when the Special Olympics of Baden-Württemberg take place. Over 1,000 athletes with mental and multiple impairments will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in 17 different disciplines. The required sporting skills include athletics, swimming and table tennis. [Sazsport] reports on the high expectations connected to this event.

The opening ceremony, which will take place on July 9th in the Redblue event center in Heilbronn on July 9th. Beate Slavetinsky, one of the organizers, promises a unique atmosphere for all participants and spectators. Dr. Alexander von Preen emphasizes that the support of the event is a matter close to his heart. Such engagements are essential to promote a strong network for inclusion in sport. Intersport will actively participate as the official partner of the state games and also work in social projects, such as SOS-Kinderdorf e.V.

exercise offer for all

The national games not only offer competitions, but also a diverse, competitive range of movements for everyone interested. The range of movements takes place daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Heilbronn Franken Stadium. Here children, adolescents, adults and families, whether with or without impairment, can try out different movement stations and compete in simple sports. The goal is clear: to create a common motion experience and to focus on the fun of movement. For larger groups, prior registration is required, while individuals can simply come by to participate. The link for registration is available here: Registration .

It is worth mentioning that organized disabled sports in Germany has a long history that goes back to 1888 when the first deaf sports club was founded. This development shows that society has been trying to realize inclusion in sport for many years. However, there is still a lot to do to achieve a comprehensive inclusion. [BPB] emphasizes that sporting activities not only promote physical and psychological well -being, but also improve social interaction between people with and without disabilities.

a step towards inclusion

The statement that there is still a need for significant efforts to advance inclusion in sports in Germany. The UN Disabled Rights Convention of 2006 calls for equal participation in sports activities, but the realities in many sports facilities are often different. Accessibility is often missing, and in schools only around 13% of the students with special educational needs are integrated at regular schools.

Nevertheless, there are also encouraging examples of successful inclusion, such as weekly football training for 18 children with and without intellectual impairment. These form in a group that is funded by the “Football Freunde” initiative by Special Olympics Germany. Such projects are shining examples of how barriers can be overcome and prejudices can be broken down. And it is precisely this positive development that also want to advance the Special Olympics state games 2025 in Heilbronn and Neckarsulm.

The Special Olympics state games Baden-Württemberg 2025 are more than just a sporting event; They are a sign of movement towards more acceptance and participation in sports. Experience the festive opening and the exciting competitions in Europe with us, which bring together, which belongs together.