Special Olympics Ontario Athletes and Coaches Join Team Canada in Berlin for the 2023 Summer World Games

From June 17-25, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from over 190 countries to compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers. This is the first time that Germany will host the Games!  The Special Olympics World Games is a prestigious international sporting event that celebrates …

2 Special Olympics Athletes Inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Honour

On Wednesday, the City of Toronto held its sixth annual Toronto Sport Hall of Honour induction ceremony at the prestigious Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The event recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of 17 new inductees, including two remarkable athletes, Tatem Morrison and Jeffrey Campbell, who were honoured as Special Olympics Athletes of the Year. This event, a legacy …

Meet Teagan McDonald: A Special Olympics Champion Making Waves in Kawartha Lakes

Meet Teagan McDonald, a superstar athlete from the Kawartha Lakes community who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 22 years! Teagan participates in a variety of sports including 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, and Swimming.   For Teagan, Special Olympics means the ability to participate in sports and join teams that she would not otherwise be able to join. …

Duane Carsons Powerful 35+ Year Journey With Special Olympics Continues…

Duane Carson has been a coach and volunteer for the Newmarket and Area Special Olympics for over 35 years. He is an active swim coach and the Provincial Convenor for swimming. Duane is dedicated to supporting athletes in their sports journeys. What Duane looks forward to most about Special Olympics is the camaraderie he experiences with the athletes. “They are …