Canada’s Special Olympics Team is set to compete in the World Games for the first time since 2019. The World Games, which are held every four years, bring together athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the world to compete in a variety of sports.
The Canadian team will be competing in a range of sports, including athletics, swimming, basketball, and soccer. The athletes have been training hard for the past few years, and are excited to represent Canada on the world stage.
The Special Olympics is an international organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and has since grown to include over 5 million athletes in more than 190 countries.
The Special Olympics World Games are the largest sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The first World Games were held in 1968 in Chicago, and have since been held every four years in different locations around the world.
The 2019 World Games were held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and featured over 7,500 athletes from 190 countries. Canada sent a team of 109 athletes to the games, who competed in a range of sports including athletics, swimming, basketball, and powerlifting.
The Canadian team had a strong showing at the 2019 World Games, winning a total of 117 medals including 44 gold, 36 silver, and 37 bronze. The team also set several new personal bests and national records.
The 2023 World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany, and will feature over 7,000 athletes from around the world. The Canadian team is expected to be a strong contender at the games, and is looking forward to representing their country with pride.
In addition to providing opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete at the highest level, the Special Olympics also promotes inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. The organization works to break down barriers and stereotypes, and to create a world where everyone is valued and respected.
The Canadian Special Olympics team is a shining example of the power of sport to bring people together and to promote inclusion and acceptance. We wish them all the best as they prepare to compete in the 2023 World Games in Berlin. Go Canada!
