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Brandenburg athletes shine at the Special Olympics table tennis tournament!
On November 6th, 2025, a Special Olympics table tennis tournament took place in Düsseldorf, with around 50 participants from six federal states.
Brandenburg athletes shine at the Special Olympics table tennis tournament!
A remarkable Special Olympics table tennis tournament recently took place in Düsseldorf, bringing together around 50 participants from six federal states. The event not only offered the opportunity to compete in sports, but above all to experience the joy of the game together. Meeting point Brandenburg reports on the pleasant and friendly atmosphere that prevailed, in which fair play was the top priority. The focus was clearly on exchange and sportsmanship, which made the event an unforgettable experience.
The team that represented the colors of Special Olympics Germany in Brandenburg e.V. (SOBRB) celebrated considerable success. Achim Freymann secured the gold medal, while Eckbert Schulz and Mario Sommer took fourth place. Michael Leiser rounded off the team performance with a respectable sixth place. The highlights of the event testify to the strong commitment and satisfaction of all participants, who were intensively involved in the three-day competition.
The values of the Special Olympics
The Special Olympics movement is the largest sports movement in the world for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities and was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Its goal is to promote the inclusion and participation of people with intellectual disabilities through sport. Wikipedia shows that around 5.2 million athletes are active in 174 countries worldwide and the movement plays an important role in society in breaking down prejudices and highlighting the abilities of athletes.
An important element of the Special Olympics is treating each other with respect. In fact, scientific evidence shows that sport has a positive effect on people with disabilities and promotes their social integration. These values were also expressed at the tournament in Düsseldorf, although the results were not the only yardstick - the fun of the game and the experience of acting together were the focus.
A look into the future
The successful performance of the SOBRB team motivates participation in future tournaments, which represents a further step towards the further development and visibility of the sport for people with disabilities. The event in Düsseldorf will certainly play an important role in the further course of the Special Olympics in Germany, which, with its Unified Sports program and various health initiatives, offers athletes a wide range of opportunities to improve their skills.
These sporting competitions are not only an opportunity to improve performance, but also a platform for social interaction and a sign of solidarity and acceptance towards people with disabilities. It's clear: Togetherness is very important here - and that's exactly what the Special Olympics is all about.