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Berlin 2023
The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete together in 26 sports.
 
Nine days of exciting and inspiring competitions, by athletes and for athletes. From 17 to 25 June 2023, the Special Olympics World Games will take place in Berlin – the first time that Germany will host the Games!
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Meet the Team Canada Athletes from Ontario!

17 athletes from Ontario will be representing Canada in Berlin for the World Games in 9 different sports!
Click on any athlete to learn more

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Annick Léger
Athletics

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Blair Bastien
Basketball

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Candace Bushie
Soccer

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Christopher Innes
Swimming

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Curtis Cook
Athletics

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Dana Thompson
Basketball

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Dashawn Williams
Basketball

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Franck Koffi
Basketball

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Jennifer Allen
Basketball

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Josée Seguin
Powerlifting

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Kaylee Legault
Basketball

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Kimana Mar
Rhythmic Gymnastics

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Kristy Alford
Soccer

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Laura Stremble
Bocce

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Marc Richardson
Bowling

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Marley Gayler
Powerlifting

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Natasha Stasiuk
Golf

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Meet the Team Canada Coaches from Ontario!

7 coaches and mission staff from Ontario will be representing Canada in Berlin for the World Games in 6 different sports!
Click on any coach to learn more

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Duane Carson
Powerlifting - Mission Staff

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Ellaine Willcock
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Coach

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Evan Krofchick
Swimming - Assistant Coach

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Glenn Cundari
Golf - Head Coach

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Helen Johnston
Basketball - Coach

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James Richardson
Basketball - Coach

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Renée Stewart
Athletics - Coach

Your Team Ontario Athletes!

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Support your Special Olympic Ontario & Canadian Athletes Throughout the World Games!

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Below you will find key information on events, final games, medal alerts, and more!

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Download the Full Games Schedule
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WATCH THE GAMES LIVE! TSN is an official broadcasting partner of the World Games. As the anticipation is building as the Special Olympics Ontario Berlin Games kick off with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, TSN is bringing the magic of the event right to your screens through their live streaming service. By visiting the link soontar.io/watch-world-games, fans can catch all the action, emotions, and inspiring moments of the Opening Ceremony and competitions to follow.