SOJ delegation in Germany to start World Summer Games campaign
FRANKFURT, Germany — The Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ) delegation received a warm welcome on arrival in Germany on Monday ahead of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin set for June 17-25.
After the long trip to Germany, the Jamaicans were greeted by members of the local organising committee, who provided drinks and other refreshments.
They were then transported by bus to begin their three-night stay at Heidelberg —situated approximately 50 miles from Frankfurt — for the Host Town cultural experience.
Their next stop will be in Berlin to start their Special Olympics 2023 World Summer Games campaign.
The Jamaicans are slated to compete in athletics, men’s unified football (seven-a-side), women’s football (seven-a-side), swimming, badminton and unified volleyball.
Through sports activities and competition, the Special Olympics International movement aims to break down barriers that exclude people with intellectual disabilities such as autism and Down’s syndrome from mainstream society.
Special Olympics Jamaica won a record 33 medals at the 2019 World Summer Games in the United Arab Emirates after tallying 29 at the 2015 global event in Los Angeles, United States.
