SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Athletes looking forward to competing on home turf for upcoming 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games

Feb 10, 2023 | 9:39 AM

PRINCE GEORGE– In case you missed the big news it was announced Monday night that Prince George would be the host of the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games.

The games will feature approximately 1,100 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing with pride in the 10 SOBC summer sports: 10-pin bowling, basketball, bocce, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, and track and field.

The athletes will compete as part of Regional teams supported by many volunteer coaches and mission staff from their home communities. More than 1,000 volunteers and sponsor support will be needed to help stage the Summer Games.

Sydney Hall, the local coordinator for Special Olympics BC Prince George says the organization is always open to volunteers and you can sign up at the SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEBSITE. She also knows the athletes will be looking forward to competing on their home turf in front of their friends and family.

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