Would like to thank the sponsors of this year’s local games

who have gained a Gold Sponsorship Award for their continued support of SPECIAL OLYMPICS

2 Exciting days lie ahead as we look forward to 2011 - the next World Summer Games in Athens.

swimmers have been invited to participate in the European Spe- cial Olympics Swimming compe- tition in Palma de Mallorca. Exciting days lie ahead as we begin to look forward to 2011 in Athens, Greece where the next Games with his determination to World Summer Games will be compete in the 25 metre assisted held. World Summer Games is a walk. Even when walking be- ear Athletes, Family came quite painful he would still Members, Volunteers, insist on participating in softball DSponsors and Friends throw. On behalf of all of us in of Special Olympics Gibraltar. Special Olympics Gibraltar thank We are now one year away from you for the wonderful years you our silver anniversary and these gave us, and may God bless you last 24 years have seen many wherever you are. changes within our programme. On a brighter note, we thank the Changes that better enhance what Isle of Man and football teams we provide for you, the athletes. wonderful event as you the ath- from Spain for coming to our To date we offer, swimming, letes know, and training hard and athletics, football, bowling and continuously will be rewarded equestrian for World Summer with being considered for selec- Games, also Floor Hockey and tion… So I recommend that you Snowshoeing for World Winter continue to train hard, and you Games. This has enabled us to can excel yourselves and make us participate in these two global all proud as only you know how. events which mark all Special Sadly this past year has seen us Olympics Calendars. lose 3 friends. Michael Clinton, The time has now come to add Stephen Robba and Muriel Pozo. to the sports offered and a coach Michael in his better years loving National Games. They provide from Gibraltar was sent to Lodi, his MATP activities and the competition which is always Italy to attend a Seminar in Muriel always a keen Bowler. so welcome. Let’s show them a Bocce. This is a very exciting Sadly, due to illnesses, both great Gibraltar welcome and to- game which will enable our more stopped their activities many gether make these the best games elderly and not so elderly athletes years ago. ever. LET THE GAMES BEGIN. to continue to participate in Spe- Veteran Stephen Robba contin- cial Olympics. ued until the last 4 years bright- A.M. Risso MBE. This coming autumn, six of our ening up many of our National Programme Chief Executive.

3 Special Olympics Gibraltar National Summer Games 2009 Organising Committee DIRECTORS National Director/Director of Games Annie Risso Administration Marisa Henrich Public Relations Anne Mesilio Technical Freddie Chappory, Richard Bear Entertainment Francis Williams Volunteers Brian Fernandez, Richard Harman Hospitality Paola Poggio Swimming John Golding, Ana Marie Golding Track and Field Caine Sanchez Football Brian Fernandez, Raphael Celecia, James Danito

For further information on Special Olympics and how to volunteer your time or help in any way, please contact Annie Risso, Tel No; 200 50764, or email; [email protected]

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4 Special Olympics advances Society’s understanding and support Greetings from the Minister for Culture, Heritage and Sport the Hon. Edwin J Reyes

pecial Olympics rightly have a special place in Sthe hearts of the people of Gibraltar. I have always been impressed by the efforts and development of all Athletes participating in Spe- cial Olympics events and, addi- tionally, they continuously prove to be great ambassadors for both their homeland and for sport. Without a doubt, the commitment and motivation of all participants in this multi-sport organisa- tion, together with the untiring dedication of their coaches, are wonderful examples of the true principles of sportsmanship and of which our community and the world as a whole would be wise to learn from. The Government of Gibraltar UHFRJQLVHVWKHEHQHÀWVGHULYHG from participation in sports and Summer Games will be a great I have no doubt that all Special recreational activities and, there- success in all fronts, ranging Olympics’ goals will continue fore, wholeheartedly supports from its organisation to the to be achieved but, above all, the many events organised by sporting events themselves. I I wish to unreservedly associ- Special Olympics Gibraltar as believe that everyone in Gibral- ate myself with the movement’s an integral part of this philoso- tar will wish to join me in prais- oath: “Let me win, but if I can- phy. It continues to be a privi- ing and congratulating our local not win let me be brave in the lege for me, both as Minister for organising committee; very ably attempt.” Sport and as Chairman of the led by our National Director An- On behalf of everyone in Sports and Leisure Authority, nie Risso, more so since Special Gibraltar I welcome to “Our to assure everyone of our con- Olympics not only aims to ad- Rock” all participants from tinued support towards Special vance the skills and capabilities abroad and wish each one a Olympics Gibraltar. of the athletes but also Society’s most enjoyable and successful I am certain that this year’s understanding and support. Summer Games.

5 to recreate the subzero snowy conditions they would have to From the Sands of race in and which neither athlete had experienced before, so it Eastern Beach to the was a matter of waiting to see Snowy Peaks of Idaho how they would manage in such a different environment from the one they were used to. by Paola Poggio. SRDIWHUIRXUÁLJKWVZHDUULYHG in Boise, Idaho and were met team of 23 athletes and the beach of course! We had by Courtney, our liaison volun- coaches set off from heard that other hot countries teer and our host families, who AGibraltar for the World were successfully training their were all so kind and welcoming, Winter Games in Idaho, USA teams on the sand, or ‘Caribbean but still no snow for the girls to on 4 February 2009. snow’ as some of them called it, practise on. Once the Opening As in previous Winter Games, and decided to give it a go here. Ceremony ended it was time Gibraltar was competing in the So last year saw Virginia Wink WROHDYHWKHÁRRUKRFNH\WHDP ÁRRUKRFNH\FRPSHWLWLRQEXW and Sallyann Mauro spending behind in Boise and set off for IRUWKHÀUVWWLPHZHZHUHDOVR their training sessions running the mountains of McCall and taking part in a snow sport, up and down the sand on East- at last some snow! Lots and namely snowshoeing. This may ern Beach and Sandy Bay, kitted lots of it in fact …. and freez- sound strange for a country like out with their snowshoes and ing temperatures of course. Gibraltar where it’s never cold getting the odd curious look The next morning, all wrapped enough to snow and the obvious from passers-by! It wasn’t long up in our cold weather kit, we question we are asked is how EHIRUHWKH\ZHUHERWKSURÀFLHQW set off early for the Ponderosa on earth we manage to train our snowshoers. The problem was, State Park, where the snowshoe- athletes. Well, that’s easy – on however, that there was no way ing events were being held and

6 Floor Hockey in Idaho by Caine Sanchez

KLVZDVWKHÀUVWWLPH, again the committee decided very similar strengths. The game had seen the game and that both Gibraltar and USA could have gone either way. The believe me when I say Arkansas were to be lowered a T ÀQDOVFRUHZDVLQIDYRXURI that there is no harder, physical division. So we participated in USA with Gibraltar having a or fast game currently played Division 8 which is still an im- goal disallowed in one of the pe- LQ*LEUDOWDUWKDQÁRRUKRFNH\ provement from the last winter riods. This meant that Gibraltar Hopefully in the near future we games. took the third place. Egypt then will demonstrate to everyone In this division we had another went on to win the Gold medal the competitiveness of this sport round robin against USA Ar- and USA the Silver with Gibral- as I believe it can become quite kansas which again we won 6-4 tar taking the bronze. popular in Gibraltar. and a game against Egypt which We are very proud of our team After two and half days of we lost 6-2. Egypt then went as some of the players are very divisioning the Gibraltar Team on to beat USA Arkansas 7-1. new to the game and were par- was placed in Division 7. In the This meant that Gibraltar had to ticipating in a world event as a last winter games Gibraltar was face USA Arkansas in the semi- WHDPIRUWKHÀUVWWLPH placed in the 11th Division so ÀQDODQGWKHZLQQHUZDVWRIDFH Even with these odds we man- this time round the teams we Egypt in the Final. aged to play at a higher divi- faced were of a very high stand- TKH6HPLÀQDOVDZWZRWHDPV sion than the last games with a DUG:HIDFHGRIIÀUVWLQWKH square off for the fourth time as good result. round robin tournament against we had previously faced them USA Arkansas State and we twice in the round robin stages won 6 – 4. The next game was and once in the divisioning. against Morocco who had a very Gibraltar had won the two round strong team. We lost this game robin games by 6-4 on both oc- 9-0. The other team left in the casions and USA had won the group was El Salvador. They too divisioning game by 3-2. This had a very strong team and we was set to be one of the most lost the game 6-1. exciting games of the tourna- After reviewing the divisioning ment with both teams showing straight to the practise arena for their ‘beach’ times, and winning was, and what life was like here. the girls to get some real snow a medal each, to the delight of All too soon it was time to leave training. We need not have wor- their families who had made the McCall and all our new friends, ried, they quickly adapted to the long journey to see them com- and although the end of World conditions and we all enjoyed pete. We made many friends Games is always tinged with spending our days outside in amongst the athletes and vol- sadness, we brought home last- this beautiful winter wonderland unteers who worked so hard to LQJPHPRULHVRIRXUÀUVWVQRZ- as part of the Special Olympics ensure the smooth running of the shoeing competition and all the family. games. Soon everyone knew the new experiences our athletes When it came to the competition ‘Gibraltar girls’ and wherever had enjoyed. both Virginia and Sallyann did we went people would stop us Thank you McCall, thank you Gibraltar proud, improving on to ask about Gibraltar, where it Idaho for memorable games!!

7 Athletes pay a visit to Coca Cola by Anne Mesilio “You are the most important and treasured sponsorship in this company.” enis Lafferty, Group company. Managing Director, Dean Alsop, the Quality Insur- DSaccone and Speed was ance Advisor, and Alan William addressing a group of visiting Westley, Production Manager and Special Olympics athletes. +HDOWKDQG6DIHW\2IÀFHUDF- out of the water. Virginia, Glenn, Carlito, Jan, FRPSDQLHGXV2XUÀUVWVWRSZDV Into each drum went 25 bags of Darren, Marvin and John Joshua the syrup room where huge 200 25kilos of white sugar and each were being given a guided tour gallon drums containing the main drum produced 15,000 litres of of the Coca-Cola bottling plant ingredients, water and sugar, were coke. A lively discussion ensued down at Devil’s Tower Road, being mixed. We learned from when the amount of sugar used Gibraltar. Coca-Cola has been the Dean that the water used is the was realised. The athletes voiced main sponsor of Special Olympics same as we use at home, though concern on health issues and were Gibraltar since 1985 and it was in this case it has extra special assured that these days, diet coke, an excited group (Annie Risso WUHDWPHQWYLDÀOWHUV´7KHUHLV which was being bottled that day, and I included) who gathered at enough chlorine (to kill bacteria) contained only a sweetener. the oldest bottling plant outside in the water to make it like GASA Ok, so that was the sugar and wa- the UK in Europe. Established swimming pool,” we were rather ter, but what made it Coca-Cola? here in 1949, that makes it a 60th bemused by this. He then ex- We need to go back 123 years year anniversary, and also marks SODLQHGWKDWWZRÀOWHUVDUHXVHG to Atlanta, Georgia where a Dr. 170 years since James Speed one of sand and the other of car- John Pemberton concocted the and Jerome Saccone founded the bon granules to scrub the chlorine formula in a three legged brass

8 different plants, each unaware of it’s safe to drink. On our way to kettle in his backyard. He kept what the other is doing. That’s lunch we watched the empty bot- the ingredients a closely guarded secrecy for you! However, there tles rolling along the conveyor secret, and we were given to is certainly no secret to the fact belt undergoing the set stages of understand they remain so to this that Coca-Cola is a world wide EHLQJÀOOHGODEHOOHGDQGFDSSHG day! They are known to only favourite drink, and that includes an automated process which was ÀYHSHRSOHLQWKHZRUOGRQHRI Gibraltar. We gasped when told quite intriguing to watch. them being the Chief Rabbi of that one million bottles of coke Members of staff came to join us Israel as he had to pronounce it are produced annually, just for at a tasty lunch and, in a warm Kosher for consumption in Israel. the Gibraltar market! and friendly atmosphere, the Dean held up a 4/5litre container Alan pointed out the various athletes shared their experiences with the distinctive coloured bottles used as lemonade, Sprite, of the morning. liquid and explained that two Fanta orange/lemon and Diet There was no doubt that it had of these were added to the 200 Coke are also bottled on the been hugely enjoyable and our gallon drums to produce the premises. All cans are imported. thanks to Dean, Alan, Denis drink we know as Coca-Cola. WHSDLGDÁHHWLQJYLVLWWRWKHODE- and staff who helped make The contents of each container oratory where the liquid under- this particular morning a very are produced separately at four goes various tests to make sure special one indeed.

9 Patron Mr Louis Wink, Commis- sioner of Police. Mr Wink then Special Olympics Law handed over the Flame of Hope to T/Runner Mr Kenneth Fortu- Enforcement Torch Run QDWROLDLVRQRIÀFHUIRUWKH5R\DO Gibraltar Regiment, signalling by Robert Peliza the start of the 2008 Law En- forcement Torch Run. The Torch Runners then proceed- ed to accompany the ‘Flame of Hope’ along the Beaches, Main Street and throughout the city centre, eventually arriving at the Victoria Stadium at 18.00hrs for the Lighting Cere- mony of the Olympic Flame and the start of the 2008 Special Ol- 2008 Western European Region ticipated in a Torch Run along ympics National Games. Dur- IX Torch Run Conference. Phoenix Park, Dublin to raise ing the run, the Torch Runners The 2008 Western European Re- awareness of the LETR. Phoenix collected funds in aid of the Law gion IX Torch Run Conference Park, Dublin saw the formation Enforcement Torch Run for Spe- was held on the 9th to 11th May of the Western European Torch cial Olympics. in Dublin, Ireland, and was at- Run delegates and local Special Volunteers of the following de- tended by 11 committee members Athletes carrying the Torch on a partments took part in the 2008 representing various Western Eu- run through a busy park to raise Law Enforcement Torch Run: ropean Countries, which included awareness. A very successful City Fire Brigade Poland and Netherlands. The torch run was held and met with Gibraltar Services Police Conference was held at the Spe- applause from appreciative park cial Olympics Headquarters at XVHUV7KH7RUFK5XQÀQLVKHGDW Port Authority Park House, Dublin. Represent- the Garda (Irish Police) HQ. H.M. Customs ing Gibraltar were Mr Francis H.M. Prison Service Williams (T/R Director) and Mr Security & Immigration Ltd Robert Peliza (T/R Secretary). Mr Francis Williams was again Defence Fire Service voted into the committee at the RAF Police Dog Section general elections held during the Conference for the election West- ern European Region IX Commit- tee. The highlight of the Conference 2008 Annual Law was a visit to the Special Olym- Enforcement Torch Run. pics Blackrock Flyers Table Ten- The Annual Law Enforcement nis Club on Friday evening. The Torch Run for Special Olympics event commenced with a Torch took place on Wednesday 18th Run by all members attending the June, starting at 15.00hrs from Sponsored Walk – Camino de Conference, followed by a Table Saccone & Speed, Devils Tower Santiago De Compostela. tennis competition, during which Road with the traditional ‘Light- On the 20th – 28th September each member was paired with an ing of the Flame of Hope.’ 08, Mr Robert Peliza (T/R Sec- Special Olympics Athlete. The General Manager, Mr Laf- retary) together with Mr Brian On Sunday, the last day of the ferty initiated the run by handing Bagu and Mr Ian Dignam par- Conference, all members par- over the Flame of Hope to LETR ticipated in a Sponsored Walk

10 along the ‘Camino De Santiago They were accompanied by three year took place at the Marina De Compostela.’ youths from the Gibraltar Scout- Inn, Marina Bay on Monday 8th The walk was started symboli- ing Association, namely Mathew December 08. cally from the ‘Shrine of Our Dignam, Christopher Torilla (1st, The dinner was well attended by Lady of Europa’ and walked to 4th Marques of Havens Own) Special Olympics Athletes and the Frontier, from where then and Michael Sene (Gibraltar Sea users of the Dr Giraldi Home, driven to Sevilla Airport and sub- Scouts). accompanied by Special Ol- VHTXHQWO\ ÁHZ WR 6DQWLDJR GH A total of £1.478 was collected ympics Coaches and Helpers. Compostela. The Walk proper through sponsorship from the Honorary Patrons and Heads commenced at Saria, Lugo, from Sponsored walk. of Departments were also in where they then proceeded to LETR Xmas Dinner for Spcial attendance. A good time with walk to Santiago de Compostela, Olympics festive season was had by all at- a distance of over 115 kilometres The 2008 LETR Christmas Din- tending. over a period of six days. ner for Special Olympics this continued page 15

11 Special Olympics Coaches

Special Olympics Gibraltar has dedicated and loyal coaches who, over the past twenty four years have kept the athletes physically ÀW, enthusiastic and ready for competition. his relationship be- tween athletes and Tcoaches is very impor- tant because this is what gives them the skills to excel in their chosen sport. In athletics we have Caine Sanchez, swimming, John Gold- ing and Ana Marie Golding, football, Brian Fernandez, Ra- fael Celecia, James Danino and Richard Harman. Snowshoeing, and bocce, Paola Poggio, bowl- ing, Brian Fernandez, Richard Harman, equestrian, Kerri Mor- gan and Juan GeredaÁRRUKRFN- ey, Caine Sanchez, Brian Fern- andez, Richard Harman. Thank you all for you’re un- stinting efforts to show our athletes in a positive light as people with abilities.

12 Special Olympics

The concept of Special Olympics was born in 1962 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver SPECIAL started a day camp for people with intellec- OLYMPICS tual disabilities at her home. ATHLETES L[\HDUVODWHUWKHÀUVWLQWHU- respected members of society OATH national Special Olympics through sports training and com- SGames were held at Soldier petition. 2QKHUZD\WRWKHÀUVWHYHU Field, Chicago in the USA. 5HVHDUFKKDVVKRZQVLJQLÀFDQW Opening Ceremony of the ÀUVW6SHFLDO2O\PSLFV:RUOG It was here she said in her improvement in athletes sense Games, Eunice Kennedy made of self, social skills and inter- opening address, “the fact that WKHÀQDOGUDIWRIWKH2DWKDQG exceptional children-children actions due to participation in opened the games with these with intellectual disabilities- can Special Olympics. words; be exceptional athletes- through The Spirit of Special Olympics, “In ancient Rome, the gladi- sports they can realize their skill, courage, sharing and joy ators went into the arena potential for growth,” and a new incorporates universal values with these words national programme, Special Ol- which transcend all boundaries on their lips; ympics, was born. It was to of- of geography, nationality, politi- “Let me win, fer people with intellectual dis- cal philosophy, gender, age, race abilities everywhere “the chance or religion. but if I cannot win, to play, the chance to compete Special Olympics and Paralym- let me be brave and the chance to grow.” pics are two separate organiza- in the attempt” Now, 41 years later it is a global tions recognized by the Interna- “Today, all of you young ath- movement, operating 30,000 tional Olympic Committee. letes are in the arena. Many events annually for 3 million Special Olympics provides of you will win, but even persons with intellectual disabil- sports opportunities for individ- more important, I know you ities in more than 180 countries. uals with intellectual disabilities will all be brave, and bring ,WLVDQRQSURÀWRUJDQL]DWLRQ of all ability levels. Paralym- credit to your parents and dedicated to individuals with in- pics provides sports opportuni- your country. tellectual disabilities to become ties for elite-level athletes with Let the games begin. SK\VLFDOO\ÀWSURGXFWLYHDQG disabilities. Thank you.”

13 necticut. Gibraltar’s International celebrity songwriter/composer Albert Hammond led the team at the opening ceremony, while John Aonso represented Gibraltar as a torch runner. 1996 - A team of 6 athletes trav- elled overland to Monaco to par- ticipate in the 1st Jeux Des Pe- tites Pays. Two coaches attend a training course in Luxembourg to re-instate Motor activities pro- 24 Years of Success gramme in Gibraltar. 1997 - A coach from Gibraltar is selected by Special Olympics 1985 -In July that year Special First Emergency Services Torch International to become a Euro- Olympics Gibraltar was repre- Run is held in Gibraltar. Special pean instructor in MATP. 14 ath- VHQWHG DW WKH ÀUVW HYHU 6XPPHU 2O\PSLFV *LEUDOWDU LV RIÀFLDOO\ letes and six coaches attend for Olympics Games held in Dublin. recognised as a sporting body in the second time the World Win- Six athletes, two bowlers, three Gibraltar. ter Games to be held in Toronto, VZLPPHUVDQGÀYHFRDFKHVWUDY- 1990 - In March Special Olympics Canada. July saw a team of 11 elled to Ireland. It was following *LEUDOWDU KROGV LWV ÀUVW DWKOHWHV DWKOHWHV DQGÀYH FRDFKHV DWWHQG the success of the local team at coach Training Camp. In July the the UK National Games held in these games that a group of peo- largest ever team from Special Portsmouth in Swimming, Bowl- ple decided to set up a Special Ol- Olympics Gibraltar with 14 ath- ing and Track and Field. First ympics Programme in Gibraltar. letes and seven coaches take part time ever Special Olympics UK 1986 - The Special Olympics Gi- in the 1990 European Summer invites Gibraltar to its National EUDOWDU 3URJUDPPH LV RIÀFLDOO\ Special Olympics Games in Glas- Games. 11 athletes took part in recognised by Special Olympics gow, Scotland. The team returned VZLPPLQJ WUDFN DQG ÀHOG DQG International. with a record number of medals. bowling. 1987 - A team of four athletes and 1991- In April the second ath- 1998 - 2nd Jeux des Petites Etats two swimmers with coaches trav- letes coach training camp is held. take place in Diekrich. Luxem- elled to America to participate A team of 8 athletes participate bourg. First time ever MATP ath- in the 1987 International Sum- International Special Olympics letes are invited to participate, mer Special Olympics in South Games held in Minneapolis, St. Karen Becerra and Michael Clin- %HQG ,QGLDQD 7KLV LV WKH ÀUVW Paul, in July. Gibraltar is repre- ton received Gold Awards. Our time that Gibraltar is represented sented in athletics, swimming and six other athletes brought back 4 at International Special Olympics bowling. Admiral Sir Derek. Ref- gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. Games. fell, took 1999 - Special Olympics Gi- 1988 - A team of 7 athletes and time to accompany the team to braltar emerged triumphant in 2 coaches participate in the Na- the Games. the Special Olympics Summer tional Games of Portugal. Al- 1993 - Special Olympics Gibral- Games ‘99 in North Carolina, though the National Games have tar participate in their 1st World USA, winning a total of 13 med- been held since 1985, Special Winter Games. A Floor Hockey als, 6 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze. Olympics Gibraltar is given the team consisting of 12 athletes par- 2000 - Special Olympics Euro- go ahead to enlarge the National ticipated. Francis Williams repre- pean Games 2000 held in Gronin- Games. Two visiting teams from sented Gibraltar as a torch runner. gen, Netherlands. Gibraltar won a Special Olympics Portugal and 1995 June/July - A team of ath- grand total of 10 medals, 5 gold, from Spain compete against lo- letes participated in the 9th In- 3 silver and 2 bronze. First time cal athletes. In June, to coincide ternational Special Olympics 5-a-side football team attend Eu with the National Games, the Games held in New Haven, Con- ropean Games.

14 this award has been presented The Final Leg Teams conducted to Gibraltar LETR, as it has Torch Runs and impactful cere- been achieved for several years, monies throughout Idaho before which shows the commitment of delivering the ‘Flame of Hope’ the Torch Run in raising funds to the Opening Ceremonies and the generosity of the people of the 2009 Special Olympics of Gibraltar. World Winter Games on the 7th February. continued from page 11 LETR Final Leg. The ‘Torch Run’ Final Leg is not Polar Bear Plunge. Special Olympics World Winter only a salute to the athletes from Members of the T/R again took Games were held in Boise, Idaho around the world who competed part in the 2008 Annual Polar USA, starting on the 7th Febru- in the Special Olympics World Bear Plunge held at . ary and culminating on the 13th Games, but is also an honour for The event was attended by eight February 2009. the participating law enforcement members of the T/R and a total of Gibraltar was represented by RIÀFHUVZKRFRPSULVHWKH¶7RUFK £258 was collected through spon- Law Enforcement Torch Runner Run’ Final Leg Team. sorship. and committee member Douglas For the years 2007/08 the recipi- Attard. Douglas, aged 45 and ents for the most improved Spe- LETR International Award married with one 18 year old cial Olympic athletes were; for Gibraltar. son, employed as a Prison Of- Mr. Graeme Brooking and Mr. The Torch Run has once again ÀFHU'RXJODVKDVEHHQLQYROYHG Marvin Zammit. been recognised by the Interna- with the ‘Torch Run’ for the past The designers of the Torch Run tional Torch Run Council with QLQH\HDUVDQGKDVEHHQLQÁXHQ- T/shirt logos were; the TOP PER CAPITA award. tial in organising fund raising Mr. Keyvain Tornay, 2007, and 7KLV LV QRW WKH ÀUVW WLPH WKDW events. Mr.Christopher Joyce, 2008. continued from previous page to Olomouc, Czech Republic, to Barcelona’s 7th National Games. participate in a single sport event, - First time ever European Youth 2001- February/March Gibraltar 7UDFN DQG )LHOG ,W ZDV WKH ÀUVW Games were held in Rome. 2 ath- participates in Special Olympics time away from Gibraltar for Vir- letes, Douglas Pitaluga and Dorri- World Winter Games in Anchor- ginia Wink with Graham Brook- an Zamitt, participated in Aquat- age Alaska in Floor Hockey. The ing and Christopher Joyce. ics. team won a Bronze Medal. 1st 2006 - Andorra, 7-a-side football 2007. A team of 19 athletes and time ever participation in Oslo event. The team travelled over- 10 coaches participated in the IRU WKH 1RUZD\ &XS $ XQLÀHG land in the brand new Lord’s Tav- Special Olympics World Summer 7-a-side football team travelled in erners’ minibus and achieved a games held in Shanghai, China. July to participate. silver medal. The team brought back a record 2002 - After this experience the -Special Olympics, Gibraltar number of gold medals. XQLÀHGWHDPSDUWLFLSDWHGLQ&]HFK reached a milestone when 20 2008.  )HEUXDU\ VDZ WKH ÁRRU Republic in a single sport event years working in the International hockey team participate in Inns- 7-a-side football. Programme was recognised with bruck, Austria’s National games. 2003 - World Summer Games a successful Opening Ceremony Football team travelled to Cyprus held in Dublin, Ireland. First time at the National Games. to participate in Small Nations Chief Minister Peter Caruana at- - Special Olympics Europe Eura- football tournament. tended a World Games. sia CEO Mike Smith presented 2009. Special Olympics World 2004 - Special Olympics World Programme Chief Exectuive An- Winter Games 2009, Boise, Ida- Winter Games 2005 Nagano, Ja- nie Risso with a plaque to Com- KR $ ÁRRU KRFNH\ WHDP DQG  pan. memorate Gibraltar’s 20th Anni- snowshoers participated at these Floor Hockey team participated versary. games. They achieved a Bronze coming 4th. That year a group of -Athletes were invited by Special PHGDOLQÁRRUKRFNH\DQGD6LO- lower mobility athletes travelled Olympics Spain to participate in ver and Bronze in snowshoeing.

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