Special Olympics squad heading to Malta for European Games

Thursday, 12 May 2022 17:00

First time such an event has been held in Europe since Covid pandemic

The Island's Special Olympics team will put their skills to the test in a prestigious international tournament this weekend.

Special Olympics IoM are set to compete in Malta for the latest International Special Olympics between 13-18 May.

It's the first time an event of it's type has been held in Europe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Manx team is expected to join over 1,000 other athletes from 25 different nations.

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