What an unforgettable four days at the Special Olympics Summer Games! From the electric atmosphere and spirited pin-badge trading to competing under sunny skies (and dodging a few raindrops!) at Alexander Stadium, our Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight team gave absolute everything to every event.
We are returning to the Island with tired legs, full hearts, overflowing pride, and an incredible haul of 1 Gold, 16 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals.
Celebrating Our Incredible Medallists
Our 15 phenomenal athletes, Archie, Amelia, Brooke, Summer, Sophia, Edward, Fleur, Ruth, Lewis, Fenner, Lulu, Bastie, Sarah, Samuel, and Thomas, showed world-class determination and sportsmanship across the board.
Football Squad (9 Silver Medals)
Archie, Bastie, Sophia, Sam, Ruth, Fenner, Thomas, Edward, and Lewis battled hard to secure a magnificent team Silver!
Athletics & Track & Field
Brooke: Silver (100m Relay)
Fleur: Silver (Shot Put), Silver (100m Relay)
Summer: Bronze (Shot Put)
Amelia: Silver (Shot Put), Silver (100m Relay), Bronze (100m Sprint)
Lulu: Silver (100m Relay)
Swimming:
Sarah: Gold (25m Freestyle), Silver (25m Butterfly), Bronze (25m Backstroke)
It Takes a Village
An expedition like this doesn't happen without a passionate support crew behind the scenes.
Coaches & Chaperones - Endless thanks to our coaches Gina, Deborah, Gill, Wendy, Tracey, Nigel, and Kathy for guiding our athletes, and chaperones Sue and Kim for keeping everything running smoothly.
Our Driver - Shout out to Darren for steering us safely and patiently braving the glorious noise on the minibus!
Families & Carers - Thank you to the parents and carers who travelled, cheered, and provided a wall of support from the stands.
A Massive Thank You to Our Sponsors
This life-changing trip was made possible through the generosity of our community partners:
WightAID - For crucial event funding assistance.
Wightlink - For getting our entire team safely across the Solent.
Vestas - For keeping all our athletes hydrated throughout the games.
Cridmore Farm - For taking care of moving our kit.
Ryde School Isle of Wight - For generously providing our team minibus.
SeaSafe Systems Ltd - For transporting and looking after our daily packed lunches.
Thank you to everyone who cheered on Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight during this epic journey. Now back on the Island showing off the shiny new silverware!
