Letters from Athletes

In 2016, I began my adventure with Special Olympics, a journey that started with tentative steps but soon became a defining part of my life. Our school set aside Monday to Wednesday afternoons for Special Olympics training, where I was initially introduced to bocce and table tennis. It wasn't long before my coach, recognizing my physical attributes and athletic potential, steered me towards specializing in bocce. This switch paid off greatly, as I went on to achieve remarkable results at the provincial competitions. With the rising popularity of ice and snow sports, floor hockey emerged as a new challenge within Special Olympics, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and leadership. Seizing the opportunity, I joined our school's floor hockey team, eventually leading us to victory in the nation's first competition for individuals with disabilities in this sport, securing the top spot in the intellectual disability category.