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Three-hundred athletes from all over the province were in Regina over the weekend for the Special Olympics Saskatchewan Winter Games.
They competed in snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, curling, five-pin bowling and floor hockey.
The event was a chance for them to qualify for the national competition in Thunder Bay next year.
“We know a lot of folks think Special Olympics is simply about the experience and participation, which absolutely it can be,” said Faye Matt, CEO for Special Olympics Saskatchewan.
“All of our athletes have intellectual disabilities and they don’t let that define them. They accept any challenge and go forward in their sports.”
The Games started on Friday with the opening ceremonies at Winston Knoll Collegiate, with performances from Creative Options Regina’s chorus and the RBE Drumming Group.
Matt said the highlight for her was seeing athletes striving to set their personal bests, as well as reconnecting with friends they only get to see at other Special Olympics events.
“It’s a really special opportunity for them to leave their home communities, represent their district and hopefully go back with a medal,” she said.
Two hundred volunteers helped make the Games happen. This was the second straight time Regina hosted the event.