About
The world’s most important sporting event for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mission
In 2027, Santiago will invite Special Olympics athletes from around the world to compete in 23 Olympic-style sports at its state-of-the-art venues. With a rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and a long tradition of hosting global sporting events, the World Games in Santiago are expected to leave a legacy of social transformation for Chile, its people, and the Latin American region.
For the first time ever, the Special Olympics World Games are coming to Chile, marking a historic moment for the country and the Latin American region. In 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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The world’s largest global celebration of sport and inclusion is coming to Chile, to drive a cultural transformation. The first edition of the World Games to be held in Latin America in the 58-year history of Special Olympics.
With Minister Duco in attendance, OE Chile and the COCH renewed their partnership to drive the growth of inclusive sport ahead of Santiago 2027.
Special Olympics Chile athletes led the unified creation process, reflecting a World Games built on a foundation of inclusion.
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities solving the global injustice, isolation, intolerance and inactivity they face.
By the Numbers
170
Countries
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6
,000
Athletes and Unified Partners
23
Sports
14
Unified Sports
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10
,000
Volunteers
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20
,000
Foreign visitors
