{"id":44259,"date":"2023-06-09T17:13:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/special-olympics-rwanda-to-take-part-in-2023-world-summer-games"},"modified":"2023-06-09T17:37:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T17:37:03","slug":"special-olympics-rwanda-to-take-part-in-2023-world-summer-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/special-olympics-rwanda-to-take-part-in-2023-world-summer-games","title":{"rendered":"Special Olympics: Rwanda to take part in 2023 World Summer Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rwanda will take part in the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games that will take place in Berlin, Germany from June 17-25.<\/p>\n

The week-long event will see Rwanda competing in various disciplines as they hope to win laurels for the nation.<\/p>\n

Rwanda will present a delegation of 15 athletes where seven of them will be in the women’s football seven-a-side team.<\/p>\n

Also, two athletes will feature in the game of Bocce which involves showcasing precision, strategic thinking, and exceptional hand-eye coordination.<\/p>\n

The country will also be represented by three people in athletics where they will vie for honors in field and track events.<\/p>\n

Deus Sangwa, the Chairman of Special Olympics Rwanda, highlighted that the global event will give his team a correct avenue to showcase their talent to the world of special olympics.<\/p>\n

“The Special Olympics World Summer Games provides a remarkable platform for our athletes with disabilities to demonstrate their exceptional talents and inspire others with their determination and sportsmanship,” Sangwa stated<\/p>\n

“We are immensely proud of our delegation and believe they will make our nation proud as they compete against the best athletes from around the world.”<\/p>\n

The Special Olympics is a world event held every four years which unites athletes with intellectual disability from across the globe and it is aimed at promoting inclusion and celebrating the power of sports.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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