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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.
This alliance seeks to strengthen inclusive sport in Chile and enhance the participation of people with disabilities in the Special Olympics World Games, which will be held in Latin America for the first time and hosted by Chile.
During the welcome reception for the national delegation participating in the Torino 2025 World Winter Games, the Minister of Sports, along with the Undersecretary of the Ministry, the President of Special Olympics Chile, and snowboarder Teresita Lira, received the flame of hope.
The World Games in Turin have concluded, and the Special Olympics Chile team surprised the world by winning 18 medals, including 9 gold, more than any other country in Latin America.
This morning, the group of experts charged with organizing the world’s most inclusive sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, to be held in Chile, was announced.
