The world’s top Special Olympics athletes gathered in Berlin last week competing at the Special Olympics World Games—the world’s largest inclusive sporting event.
Four provincial athletes were in the midst of some 7,000 athletes from 170 countries who showed off their talents in 26 different disciplines at the Games from June 17 to July 25.
Congratulations Samantha! Bronze Medal in Long Jump @SOWG_Berlin2023 #SOTeamCanada23 #UnbeatableTogether pic.twitter.com/HqjXeD9em5
— Special Olympics NL (@SpecialONL) June 20, 2023
Michael Budden, Samantha Walsh, Melvin Hanhams and Daniel Moores each medaled in their respective events with Moores taking home four medals.
Bobby Gamba, Sport Coordinator with Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador, says the medal haul speaks well of the untapped athletic potential in Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s also important to note that all four athletes hail from outside the metro region.
Congratulations to Melvin Hanhams who is bringing home a Gold Medal in Golf for #SOTeamCanada @SOWG_Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether 🥇 pic.twitter.com/buZggAbr7f
— Special Olympics NL (@SpecialONL) June 23, 2023
He says the Berlin event was a great experience for the entire Newfoundland and Labrador delegation including the coaches and mission staff.
Especially coming out of COVID as the Games had been moved a couple of times.
Congratulations to Daniel Moores on taking home 4 medals for #SOTeamCanada23 in Powerlifting @SOWG_Berlin2023
🥉Bench Press
🥈Deadlift
🥉Squat
🥉Overall Triple Combo#UnbeatableTogether 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/CnrrDBLYDP— Special Olympics NL (@SpecialONL) June 23, 2023
Congratulations to Michael Budden, who takes home a Gold Medal for #SOTeamCanada23 in Men’s Shot Put! 🥇 Way to go Michael! #UnbeatableTogether pic.twitter.com/1Q8YQAv5RD
— Special Olympics NL (@SpecialONL) June 22, 2023
