Regina basketball player gets ready for Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany
Faye Matt, CEO of Special Olympics Saskatchewan, said it’s been a long time since they’ve had athletes on the stage, noting the last time was before the pandemic started.She said the training program is very robust.
“The athletes will be training several times a week, we’ll be supporting the athletes to ensure that their stories are told.” She said the world games create a stage for athletes to perform at their highest level, and reminds people of the importance of sports for people with intellectual disabilities.A total of eight athletes and five coaches will be representing Saskatchewan at the Games, and Matt said this is the largest contingent of athletes from a variety of sports taking the stage.
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