With summer upon us, the government is encouraging locals to support their Special Olympics athletes.
Cayman’s Special Olympics athletes are making final preparations for the Special Olympics Summer Games that start on Saturday until 4 July in Greece. Minister of sports Mark Scotland wishes them well and is calling on all residents to follow their progress.
“The Special Olympics is arguably one of this year’s biggest international sporting events and we are proud of the delegation representing us,” Scotland said. “Our Special Olympians have worked hard all year, preparing for the Summer Games. Moreover, they have already proven they have what it takes. We therefore hope that each of them will reach – and exceed – their personal goals.”
The 2011 team comprises of nine athletes: Cindy Whittaker, Andrew Hales, Matthew Ebanks and Shanike Ebanks will compete in track and field events; Andrew Smiley, Quinton Ebanks and Kanza Bodden will represent Cayman in the aquatic events and Elena Ow Lam and Mark Ebanks will compete in bocce.
Through the years, Cayman’s Special Olympians have built a reputation as strong competitors. Last year they showed their mettle during the Special Olympics Latin American Regional Games in Puerto Rico. They netted thirteen medals, seven of them gold.
For more information log on to http://www.athens2011.org/en/.
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