“After winning I immediately called by parents to inform them”, said the 20-year-old from Kajang. People with intellectual disabilities and people without them are more alike than different.
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Meanwhile, double gold medallist in the Games, Darien Lum hoped he would be able to compete in more global competitions to enable him to represent the country in the Paralympics.
As Samson tells it, most of the athletes can’t communicate verbally, so to express themselves physically in the name of sport is an experience that takes them beyond their disability.
“Since his childhood Filip has been saying that he would win in the USA and he has succeeded at the age of 17 at the Special Olympics”, Graňo said, as quoted by Sme daily. But with her sheer grit and determination and the efforts of the school, she not only started normal physical activities, but also keenly participated in various sports events.
Umbs was in L.A. for the games with her husband and other family members.
The team took part in swimming, athletes, badminton, basketball, cycling, football and table tennis.
Malta’s Special Olympics team in Los Angeles has returned home with 24 medals – seven gold, 10 silver and seven bronze.
“It was just wonderful”, she said.
“We really need to zoom into sports-specific training because in the Philippines, we lack coaches. It made it worth it”.
He was in good health, police said. “We as human beings can learn a lot from this achievement of Ranveer”.
The Special Olympics, which began in 1968, was the brainchild of President John Kennedy’s sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
MacFarland and Walters were South Carolina’s first Special Olympic sailing team invited to participate in the World Games.
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This was Douglas’ first time visiting the West Coast. She is receiving applauds from her friends and neighbours.
