Special Olympics Suffolk delivery partner, ActivLives, held an Inclusive Badminton Tournament recently at Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich. The event, delivered by ActivLives, in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk, was action packed with 30 competitors from inclusive groups in Ipswich, Wimbledon, Canterbury and Lincoln taking part.

These inclusive events are specifically for athletes who have an intellectual (learning) disability, they are sanctioned and supported by Special Olympics GB, as part of their calendar of events held across the country.

Allison Boggis, Chair of Special Olympics Suffolk, said, ‘The event was really successful. The standard of play was high and there was some fabulous competition with new and experienced badminton players from Suffolk and beyond taking part. It was fantastic to see the great support the players received from coaches, volunteers and family members’.

Many thanks to the brilliant team of volunteers who made the event happen, and to all of the partner organisations involved – including,  ActivLives, Special Olympics Suffolk, Special Olympics GB, Suffolk Community Foundation and Ipswich Borough Council.  

If you would like to find out more about getting involved with badminton for players with a learning disability, please call ActivLives on 01473 345350 or email mike@activlives.org.uk