Team Australia 2023
World Games Wrap
Thank you and goodbye Berlin. The Special Olympics World Games was amazing! Take a look.
Sunday, 9th Jul 23
Fun Facts
How many hugs did Unity get per day? What was the most popular name at the Games? Favourite meal?
Friday, 7th Jul 23
Closing Ceremony
The Special Olympics World Games in Berlin has come to an end with a spectacular Closing Ceremony.
Sunday, 25th Jun 23
Aussie Medals
Team Australia are returning home with 63 medals and gymnasts Georgia and Sophie have three each!
Saturday, 24th Jun 23
Day 6 | Gym is Go!
Finally, our gymnasts have started competition at the World Games...and they're looking good!
Friday, 23rd Jun 23
Day 5 | Winners
Today there was plenty of sports action and there are heaps of finals to come. Today's winners.
Thursday, 22nd Jun 23
Day 4 | Medal Mania!
It was medal mania today as Australia competed in the finals series. Way to go Team Australia!
Wednesday, 21st Jun 23
Day 3 | First Awards
Our bowling (tenpin) team snuck in to receive the first Aussie medals on the dais at the World Games...
Tuesday, 20th Jun 23
Day 2 | First Medal
It was all smiles when Team Australia won their first medal at the World Games today. Go Team Bocce!
Monday, 19th Jun 23
Day 1 | Divisioning
With the spectacular Opening Ceremony over, the focus is now on sport, on the field or in the stands...
Sunday, 18th Jun 23
Opening Ceremony
The World Games are on with a spectacular Opening Ceremony kicking off the event in style.
Sunday, 18th Jun 23
Host Town Fun, Day 3
Goodbye Potsdam. Hello Berlin! Team Australia is on the move and ready for the Games.
Thursday, 15th Jun 23
Host Town Fun, Day 2
After a day of refuelling and relaxing, Team Australia got back to business with serious sports trai...
Wednesday, 14th Jun 23
Host Town Fun, Day 1
Three days of training and cultural exchange began in Potsdam today as part of the Host Town Program...
Tuesday, 13th Jun 23
They’ve Arrived
Team Australia have finally reached Berlin after a quick stopover in delightful Doha, Qatar.
Monday, 12th Jun 23
Berlin Bound
Team Australia has left Brisbane for Berlin in spectacular style, including a police escort to the a...
Sunday, 11th Jun 23
Follow Team Australia
Team Australia are ready for the World Games in Berlin. See where you can follow the team.
Thursday, 8th Jun 23
The Flame has been lit
Today, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope was lit in Athens and Australia was well represented.
Wednesday, 7th Jun 23
10 days to go!
There’s just ten days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games.
Tuesday, 6th Jun 23
In the News
It is great to see Team Australia in the spotlight. We will collect the news and share it in here.
Tuesday, 6th Jun 23
50 days to go!
Today is 50 days to go until the Special Olympics World Games and we celebrated at Admiralty House!
Thursday, 27th Apr 23
See you in Berlin, Oli!
Oliver King is heading to Berlin because of you...and his biggest supporter Grandad, Ray!
Tuesday, 7th Mar 23
Fun at Camp!
Find out what went on when Team Australia came together for their full team training camp.
Sunday, 26th Feb 23
Meet our Athletes
Check out the faces of Team Australia who are heading to the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Monday, 5th Dec 22
Meet our Officials
Susie, Sheryn and Debbie are leading the athletes and officials of Team Australia to Berlin.
Monday, 5th Dec 22
