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New Zealand Special Olympics Team Conquers World Summer Games
Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:31 am | Special Olympics NZ
Two centuries after Napoleon marched under the famous Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin, the New Zealand Special Olympics team danced their way down the same boulevard to celebrate conquering the World Summer Games. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/f6afdf581c1c7f319f04.jpeg" ... More >>
Super Saturday Delivers Nine Medals For New Zealand Special Olympics Team
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 8:57 am | Special Olympics NZ
New Zealand athletes have a knack of stepping up on the Saturday of any Olympics and the Special Olympics World Summer Games followed that tradition with three gold, four silver and two bronze medal in the space of a few hours. The total of 34 medals ... More >>
Medals Keep Pouring In For New Zealand At Special Olympics World Summer Games
Saturday, 24 June 2023, 8:27 am | Special Olympics NZ
As a weather bomb tormented Berlin and threw the Special Olympics World Summer Games in turmoil, the indoor athletes on the bowling alleys, dressage rink and swimming pool continued to lead the way as New Zealand claimed five more medals. Tenpin bowlers ... More >>
Aucklander Golfer Fulfils Old Promise To Claim Gold At Special Olympics World Summer Games
Friday, 23 June 2023, 10:19 am | Special Olympics NZ
Aucklander Mitch Brown yesterday fulfilled a promise he made to himself and his dad that he would win a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/7366e6c37188df14d710.jpeg" ... More >>
Bay Of Plenty Powerlifter Claims Four Silvers At Special Olympics World Summer Games
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 8:40 am | Special Olympics NZ
Bay of Plenty powerlifter Caroline Tangitau replicated the stunning feat of her team-mate Ryan Stewart by winning four silver medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/26b765317626276b52af.jpeg" ... More >>
Wellington Goalkeeper Stays Upbeat Despite Conceding Seven Goals In Opening Match
Monday, 19 June 2023, 9:32 am | Special Olympics NZ
New Zealand’s Special Olympics goalkeeper Todd Neal and his team-mates remained remarkably upbeat after conceding seven goals in their opening match against a classy Egyptian side at the World Special Olympics in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/4fef5dfee1dc9d8a2051.jpeg" ... More >>
World Summer Games Opening Ceremony Leaves Lasting Mark On New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 7:08 pm | Special Olympics NZ
The New Zealand Special Olympics athletes and their support staff could hardly believe what they were witnessing at the Opening Ceremony for the World Summer Games in Berlin this morning. The 39 athletes and their 22 support staff marched into the historic ... More >>
New Zealand Special Olympics Team Counting Down Hours Until Opening Ceremony
Friday, 16 June 2023, 10:17 am | Special Olympics NZ
The 39 New Zealand athletes competing at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin are only hours away from the biggest event of their lives. http://www.scoop.co.nz/images/imaginipulator-tmp/152cb507aa8692328357e944fdad92b8.jpeg The full New Zealand delegation get familiar with Munich during their training camp ... More >>
Fran Scholey Appointed As New CEO Of Special Olympics New Zealand
Friday, 19 May 2023, 1:32 pm | Special Olympics NZ
Chairman Al Robson and the Special Olympics New Zealand Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the appointment of Fran Scholey to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Special Olympics New Zealand. Fran brings an excellent track record of success ... More >>
World Champion Ambassador Starts The 100-day Countdown To Special Olympics World Games
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 6:10 am | Special Olympics NZ
World champion trampolinist and Olympic medallist Dylan Schmidt was officially unveiled as the new ambassador for Special Olympics New Zealand to mark today’s (March 9) 100-day countdown to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin in June. “Our ... More >>
Swimming Record Setter Aims To Take More Medals At National Summer Games
Friday, 9 December 2022, 6:35 pm | Special Olympics NZ
Tate Pichon during the race and after winning his 800m Freestyle heat by two pool lengths at the Special Olympics National Summer Games, Friday 9 December 2022. Whether ocean, lake or pool, Tate Pichon has a natural affinity for water – he just loves ... More >>
Special Olympics New Zealand Names 40 Athletes For World Summer Games In Berlin
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 10:34 am | Special Olympics NZ
Special Olympics New Zealand today named its 40-strong squad for the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, which will be held from June 17-25. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2210/0a80dc8703efe3c6d5b8.jpeg" ... More >>
Postponement of Games opens door for Kiwi Athletes
Friday, 3 September 2021, 10:36 am | Special Olympics NZ
The postponement of the Special Olympics World Winter Games to 2023 has opened the door for New Zealand winter sports athletes to be able to compete against the world’s best. More >>
Athletes in lockdown limbo 100 days out from National Games
Monday, 30 August 2021, 9:46 am | Special Olympics NZ
Anxiety is growing amongst thousands of athletes, coaches and volunteers as the Covid-19 lockdown is starting to affect their preparation for the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games. More >>
Special equestrian conquers challenges
Monday, 16 August 2021, 11:12 am | Special Olympics NZ
Equestrian rider Sarah Dalton personifies the spirit of the Special Olympics and will be chasing more medals at the Freemasons New Zealand National Summer Games in December. More >>
Special Olympics Celebrate 300th Volunteer Signing Up For National Summer Games
Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:39 am | Special Olympics NZ
Special Olympics New Zealand this week welcomed the 300th volunteer signing up to be part of the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton. Duncan Enersen and daughter Greer from Waikato were presented with the brand new ... More >>
Volunteers Flock From All Corners To Special Olympics National Summer Games
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:22 am | Special Olympics NZ
Dianne and Blair Payne are excited to be among the 600 volunteers who will support nearly 2000 athletes and coaches to participate in the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton. The Queenstown couple both have a background ... More >>
Time-defying Special Olympics Team Set To Qualify For National Games
Monday, 24 May 2021, 1:30 pm | Special Olympics NZ
A time-defying team of Special Olympics footballers from Hawke’s Bay this weekend is set to qualify for an incredible eighth National Summer Games. The Hawke’s Bay Special Olympics football team with players ranging from 71 to 9 years of age. The ... More >>
National Winter Games wraps up
Monday, 23 September 2019, 12:37 pm | Special Olympics NZ
Cardrona Alpine Resort was the host last week to Special Olympics New Zealand 7th National Winter Games. Held over four days, 48 athletes with an intellectual disability took to the slopes to race in alpine skiing and snowboarding events - each competing ... More >>
Special Olympics athletes take to the slopes
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 1:52 pm | Special Olympics NZ
New Zealand’s finest Special Olympics snow sports athletes will strap on their skis and snowboards next week to compete at the Special Olympics National Winter Games at Cardrona Alpine Resort. More >>
