Strong together for inclusion

Special Olympics is the world's largest sports movement for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, officially recognised by the IOC. They are currently represented by 5.5 million athletes in 190 countries around the world, have been active in Germany since 1991 and have been part of the Bavarian State Association since 2004.

The State Games are Bavaria's largest sporting event for people with intellectual disabilities and will take place in Erlangen from 14 to 18 July 2025. Up to 1,500 athletes, 400 coaches, 750 helpers and 200 relatives are expected.

The Middle Franconia district of the Bavarian Construction Industry Association has called on its members to support the regional games. Four regional construction companies were able to get them interested and, together with the BBIV, are now the exclusive partners of the games. The commitment is shared equally between:

- Eiffage Infra-Süd GmbH
- Rotec Rohrtechnik GmbH Erlangen
- Nürnberger Baugruppe GmbH + Co. KG
- W. Markgraf GmbH & Co. KG Bauunternehmung Bayreuth

As part of the BBIV and Special Olympics (SOBY) inclusive action day, Matthias Kraus, Chairman of the BBIV District of Middle Franconia, and SOBY President Erwin Horak signed the joint agreement at the construction industry centre in Nuremberg-Wetzendorf to seal the cooperation.