Displaying items by tag: Special Olympic Athletes
Kayakers Michelle O’Keane and Liam Hynes and swimmer Patricia Larkin were among Special Olympic athletes honoured by Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare at a reception earlier this week (July 17).
Also invited to the mayoral reception held on their return from the 2023 Special Olympic World Summer Games in Berlin were Galwegian athletes Katie Dillion (athletics), Henry Cloran (football), Kevin Hardiman (golf) and Máire Connolly (gymnastics).
“This group of incredible athletes brought excitement and pride our way in June, and brought home a fantastic haul of medals and participation ribbons for Team Ireland,” Mayor Hoare said.
“You are an inspiring group of people, and I wish to congratulate you on your fantastic achievement as individuals, as Galwegians and as representatives of your country,” he said.
He also extended congratulations to the coaches and volunteers who made the athletes’ journey possible and shared in the pride of family and friends who supported them.
The World Games in Berlin, Germany, took place from June 17th to 25th and was the largest inclusive sporting event in the world. Over 7,000 athletes from 190 nations competed in 26 different sports.
Team Ireland was represented by 73 athletes and over 60 volunteers and brought home a spectacular 24 gold, 23 silver and 29 bronze medals and three participation ribbons at the games.