On Saturday 25th April,  17 Orwell Panther athletes represented Special Olympics Suffolk in the first Special Olympics regional competition of the year.  They competed  against their fellow athletes from Norfolk, Worcestershire, St Albans, Hampshire, East Midlands & Cambridge .

The day was bright, sunny and beautifully warm.  Perfect conditions for good competition and amazing results.

Overall the athletes from Orwell Panthers brought home 26 Gold medals, 10 Silvers medals, 11 Bronze Medals and 19 Personal Best’s.

An amazing achievement from all concerned, and so early in the season.

Congratulations and well done to every athlete and huge thanks to all officials, volunteers, staff at the Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Bury St Edmunds and SOGB for the hard work and support in making this event such a great competition.