Two hundred and twenty-four special athletes from 14 states of the federation will be competing in the 2018 Special Olympics National Games commencing today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere in Lagos.
The athletes will be taking part in the games of badminton, football, basketball, table tennis, and athletics in the championship with theme ‘Create Inclusive Communities.’According to the Chairman of the Special Olympics Nigeria Board, Victor Osibodu the competition would give the participants a unique opportunity to be part of an inspiring yet impactful experience, adding that they will also have the opportunity to represent the country in next year’s Special Olympics Games in Abu Dhabi. Read more