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2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games

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17th Special Olympics World Summer Games
Juegos Mundiales de Verano de Olimpiadas Especiales 2027
Host citySantiago, Chile
Nations170 (expected)
Athletes6,000 (expected)
Events23 sports (expected)
Opening16 October 2027
Closing24 October 2027
Summer
Winter

The 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games, officially known as the XVII Special Olympic World Games or the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 (Spanish: Juegos Mundiales de Verano de Olimpiadas Especiales 2027), will be 17th summer Special Olympics from 16 to 24 October 2027. Scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile, it will be the first time that a World Games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.[1] It will also be the first World Games in Latin America, and in a Spanish-speaking country.

Bids

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All three bids were from countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

Confirmed host city

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After the success of the 2023 Pan American Games the Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced that the Chilean government will apply to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games.[2][3] It was confirmed on 24 April 2024 that Santiago will host the Games.

Non-selected bids

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Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo gladly welcomed the offer from Special Olympics International (SOI) for Indonesia to take the opportunity to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.[4] Like Santiago, Jakarta would've been the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to host Special Olympics World Games, and only the sixth Special Olympics World Summer Games outside the United States.

Cancelled bids

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Special Olympics Australia had been proactively briefing State and Federal Ministers and Members of Parliament who have expressed their interest and support on a bipartisan basis.[5] Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, called upon governments, businesses, philanthropists and the local community to rally behind Australia’s bid to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Perth.[6] Funding, however, was in limbo with both state and federal governments refusing to support the bid. [7]

Marketing

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The official logo was unveiled on 26 January 2026. The logo visually expresses how Chile embraces the global spirit of Special Olympics. The shapes and colors are arranged in a circle to reflect constant connection. At the center is the international symbol of Special Olympics surrounded by icons reflecting Chile’s identity, nature, and diversity. The relationship between the elements carries rich symbolism: a world revolving around inclusion with Chile embracing all participants and offering a space where everyone can participate, connect, and celebrate with no barriers.[8]

Participating National Programs

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Below is a list of all 178 participating delegations. The number of competitors per delegation is indicated in parentheses.

Delegations to the 2027 Special Olympics World Summer Games

References

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  1. ↑ "Santiago, Chile Will Host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games". SpecialOlympics.org. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ↑ "Pdte. Boric anuncia que Chile postulará para realizar los Juegos Mundiales de Verano de Olimpiadas Especiales de 2027". 27 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "Chile to bid for 2027 Special Olympics as first step towards "dream" of future Olympic Games, says country's President Boric". 28 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Sports Minister welcomes offer for Indonesia to host 2027 SOWG". 22 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Our bid to host the 2027 World Games". 4 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Special Olympics Australia announces formal bid to host 2027 World Games in Perth". 4 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Bid to bring Special Olympics World Games to Australia struggles to get government funding". ABC News. 20 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Logo Unveiled". 26 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Special Olympics Bharat", The Times of India, 23 May 2023
  10. ↑ "255-member strong contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Summer Games", sportstar.thehindu.com, 2023-06-05, archived from the original on June 28, 2023
  11. ↑ "Award/Achievement". Special Olympics Indonesia. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Iran to compete in Special Olympics World Games", TehranTimes, 7 June 2023
  13. ↑ "Prezidentas išlydėjo Lietuvos rinktinę į specialiąją olimpiadą – į sportininkus kreipėsi lengvai suprantama kalba", sportas24.lt, 9 June 2023
  14. ↑ Malasig, Jeline (16 May 2023). "Philippines to send six athletes to 2023 Special Olympics World Games". InterAksyon. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  15. ↑ "Romanian athletes compete in Special Olympics World Games in Berlin". Romania Insider. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "Team SA brings home 49 medals from the Special Olympics". kfm.co.za. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  17. ↑ Manaleng, Palesa. "Special Olympics World Games: Team SA medal tally at 49". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
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