As part of the 2027 World Games legacy, Special Olympics Chile will grow its reach to all 16 regions of the country, ensuring that more individuals with intellectual disabilities have access to year-round sports, health, and education programming.
¡Viva la Inclusión!
The world’s largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile’s capital city. Santiago will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organization’s 57-year history that a World Games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.
Home to rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and a long tradition of hosting global sporting events, Santiago is expected to leave a legacy of a social transformation for Chile, its people and the Latin American region.
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The award recognizes Chile’s role in organizing major sporting events such as Santiago 2023 and the future host of the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, highlighting the country’s commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and the international reach of sport.
Special Olympics celebrates Chile’s commitment to the right to sport for all.
The President praised Chile’s selection as the host of the Santiago 2027 Special Olympics World Games, underscoring the country’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and sport as a tool for social transformation.
Every corner of Santiago will come alive with competition as athletes take on a thrilling lineup of sports at the 2027 World Games.
The 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago will be about much more than athletic competition. From cultural celebrations and inspiring ceremonies to inclusive health programming and global conversations on inclusion, these special events will bring the World Games to life throughout Santiago.
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Countries
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Athletes and Unified Partners
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Sports
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Unified Sports
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Volunteers
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