On Tuesday 26th May, Special Olympics Suffolk hosted a ‘send off’ for athletes bound for the National Summer Games to wish them good luck as they prepare to compete against other athletes from across the UK.

Special Olympics Suffolk athletes prepare for summer of games – BBC News

The athletes present represented 58 athletes from Suffolk preparing to compete in the five sports that Suffolk have competing in the Games: tennis, badminton, athletics, gymnastics and boccia.

The send off celebration was generously hosted at The Hold in conjunction with the ‘Beyond Labels’ exhibition which shines a light on the lives, achievements, and challenges of people with disabilities in Suffolk, past and present Beyond Labels – Suffolk Archives. The Mayor of Ipswich, Cllr Stefan Long once again took time out of his busy schedule and spent time chatting with volunteers, coaches and athletes, wishing them good luck at the National Summer Games.

Good Luck to all athletes, coaches and volunteers who are taking part in the National Summer Games and representing Suffolk – we are so proud of you!