The Special Olympics World Summer Games (SOWSG2023) is an international sporting event that provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to compete at any skill level. In 2023, SOWSG2023 will be held in Berlin from June 17 to 25. The NIF, in collaboration with the relevant specialized associations, has issued the squad.

The Norwegian delegation consisted of 44 athletes and 23 managers from ten sports. This is a record breaking squad, never before has Norway sent such a large squad to the World Games. The athletes come from the sports of badminton, bowling, athletics, golf, handball, judo, equestrian, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming and gymnastics.

– We congratulate the athletes and support staff on their choice for the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games. We look forward to participating, and wish everyone the best. With the commitment that Norwegian sport has in terms of One sport – equal opportunities, it is good and satisfying to see how more and more specialized confederations are working to support their clubs to promote an environment in sport for people with developmental disabilities, says sports president Berit Kjøll.

The Special Olympics World Games is the world’s largest sporting event for people with developmental disabilities. The Games in Berlin will be the 16th consecutive Games in the Special Olympics World Games. More than 7,000 athletes will compete in 26 different sports. These come from 190 countries.

This will represent Norway:

Badminton:
Hans Jakob Skree, Karmøy Badminton Club
Stian Ekroll Glenne (united partner), Stavanger Badminton Club
André Høidebraaten (coach), Moss Badminton Club

Bowling:
Stian Lindtveit, Drammen Tigers
Rune Risvik (united partners), Drammen Tigers
Kristine Nygårdsæter, Glåmdal BK
Øystein Brakalsvålet (integrated partner), Glåmdal BK
Grethe Bergersen (coach), Glåmdal BK

Athletics:
Trygve Havro, IL Gneist
Henrik G. Abrahamsen, IL Gneist
Emilie Turøy Rosvold, IL Gneist
Håkon Abrahamsen (coach), IL Gneist

Golf:
Mathias Larsen Lussand, Mortal Golf Club
Tor Ove Lussand (integrated partner), Mortal Golf Club
Kent Daniel Danielsen, Nes Golf Club
Marthe Karoline Grina, Hauger Golf Club
Ann Bente Lund (integrated partner), Hauger Golf Club
Andreas Jonson, Oppegård Golf Club, Onsøy Golf Club
Monica Andrèn Gundersrud (coach), Atlungstad Golf Club
Svein Erik Hansen (chairman), Norwegian Golf Association/Grenland Golf Club

Hand ball:
Catarina Larsen, Larvik’s Turn
Anita Rudningen Ryen, Strømsgodset
Nelly H. Kopperud, Strømsgodset
Sara Gregersen Hoel, Brane Tigers
Jeanette Smedtorp, Brane Tigers
Anne Bråthen, Storhamar
Camilla Leknes Bø, Sotra
Thea Marie Korsvold, Skavøypoll
Ann Kristin Myhre, Bryne
Katrine Simonsen, Greipstad
Ema Bajgoric, Strindheim
Isabell Ho, Lillestrom
Espen Helland (coach), Ålgård Handball Club
Nina Tomteberget (coach), Brane Tigers
Eva Skei (chairperson), Norwegian Handball Association
Inger Bakken Øien (leader), Larvik Turn

Judo:
Tuva Grønlie Johansen, Sande Sports Club
Julie Pauline Wikdahl, Trondheim Judokwai
Martin Sørensen, Bodo Judo Club
Vidar Johansen, Nesodden Judo Club
Ståle Wikdahl (coach), Trondheim Judokwai
Bjørn Solbakken (coach), Nesodden Judo Club

riding:
Kristoffer Paulsen, Egersund and Dalane Riding Club
Maria Nyborg Frøysok, Bærum Equestrian Club
Kari Elisabeth Dahl Liavåg (coach), Bærum Riding Club
Susan Maun (coach), Egersund and Dalane Riding Club

rhythmic gymnastics:
Emilie Søiland, Stabekk Gymnastics Association
Sofia Mathisen, Stabekk Gymnastics Association
Sanna Nes, Skjeberg Gymnastics Association
Julie Adele Fjeldengen, Skjeberg Gymnastics Association
Sarah Lunov (coach), Stabekk Gymnastics Association
Vilde Berthelsen (coach), Skjeberg Gymnastics Association

Swimming:
Eirik Vagstad Brunstad, Elverum Swimming
Max Johannes Bernes, Speed ​​SK
Ingeborg Marie Fredriksen, Mandal SK
Stina Nygård, Bryne Sewing Club
Nils Uno Davidsen (coach), OI Swimming
Anita Chalotte Visnes (coach), SK Speed

Turn:
Joakim Hylland, Oslo Gymnastics Association
Victor Goiziou-Andersen, Oslo Gymnastics Association
Lise Møgster, SK Sotra Gymnastics and Dance
Kjersti Andersen (coach), Gymnastics and Dance SK Sotra
James McKay (coach), Oslo Gymnastics Association

A media guide with more information on the athletes can be found here.

Primary Management (NIF):
Mette Margrethe Berg, Anette Borge and Marte Hoel Romskaug

Questions about delegation:
Mette Margrethe Berg
tel. 954 30 480 or email mette.berg@idrettsforbundet.no

Press inquiries:
Marte Hoel Romskaug
tel. 970 40 469 or email mhr@idrettsforbundet.no