Serving as the Delegation Liaison (DL) for the German Special Olympics team during the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles remains one of the most rewarding milestones in my personal and community journey.

Welcoming these phenomenal athletes and supporting the entire German delegation provided a profound connection between international athletic excellence and our local Southern California heritage. Representing the German team on the ground allowed us to foster cross-cultural ties, build global goodwill, and celebrate true sportsmanship.

Ursula Schoeneich serving as Delegation Liaison (DL) for Special Olympics 2015.

Proudly supporting Team Germany in Los Angeles.

About the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 (LA2015)

With 6,500 athletes and 2,000 coaches representing 165 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and an anticipated 500,000 spectators, the 2015 Special Olympics World Games—staged in Los Angeles from July 25 to August 2, 2015—was the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world that year. It marked the single biggest event hosted in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games.

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games captured an unparalleled spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, joy, and profound displays of courage and skill—the exact hallmarks of all Special Olympics events. The historic gathering featured 25 Olympic-style sports held in world-class athletic venues throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

A Historic Opening Ceremony at the Memorial Coliseum

The stunning Opening Ceremony, held on July 25, 2015, took place in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum—the iconic site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games—and attracted over 80,000 spectators.

To bring these moving stories to millions of global fans, LA2015 and ESPN executed a comprehensive international programming deal. The games were honored by the leadership of Honorary Chairs President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, alongside Honorary Hosts Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and California Governor Jerry Brown.

The spectacular Opening Ceremony at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Experiencing the synergy, dedication, and cultural triumph of Team Germany at LA2015 reinforces our mission. We carry this exact international community support framework into our educational design, providing our language students with a clear global perspective.

Discover how we cultivate language immersion, high academic standards, and cultural fluency through our structured German language programs, helping students secure the German advantage for future global academic opportunities.