Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023
A Complete Success Despite Thunderstorm Warnings
333.000
Spectators
6.000
Athletes & Unified Partners
1.800
Media Representatives from 90 Countries
Working with the meteorologists from Wettermanufaktur was invaluable during the critical phase of the event. The regular updates and personal assessments were extremely helpful in realistically evaluating the situation and carrying out the event responsibly.
Philip Michler
Project Coordinator and Person Responsible for the Main Operations Center, Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023
Successful Opening Ceremony Thanks to Personalized Meteorological Support
At the 2023 Special Olympic World Games in Berlin, several thousand service providers and staff were responsible for the safety of the event.
Despite a severe thunderstorm forecast for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2023 at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, the event was able to take place safely – thanks to the close meteorological support provided by Weather Solutions.
The Challenge
Organizing an outdoor event under uncertain weather conditions – such as thunderstorm warnings – requires quick and well-informed decisions. The organizers of the Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023 therefore sought personal meteorological support that could factor in local conditions and provide tailored assessments of potential hazards like thunderstorm cells.
Personal Meteorological Support
Custom & Hyperlocal Forecasts
Support with Critical Decisions
The Solution
The Special Olympics organizers collaborated closely with Weather Solutions. Beyond accurate forecasts, personal consultation played a central role: meteorologists regularly assessed the thunderstorm situation on site and supported decision making around setup, schedule, and safety for the opening ceremony. As a result, the event took place as planned, with the storm arriving only about 30 minutes after its official conclusion.