GAMES WRAP UP

 

Our Aussie athletes and officials have now returned home to welcoming families and communities to share fabulous stories of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. The team did themselves and Australia proud with over 100 personal best performances, plenty of medals and ribbons, as well as many new friends and fond memories. Thanks to all athletes and officials who represented Australia with pride and great sportsmanship, and thanks to everyone who supported the team allowing them to have a rare opportunity to represent Australia. We look forward to more fun, friendships and frolics in 2014.

 

Click here for a personal message to athletes and officials from Rachel Waddington, Head of Delegation, Team Australia.

 

 

OFFICIAL GAMES MERCHANDISE

 

If you missed out on buying any official Games merchandise during the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games the online store is still open. You will receive a free Games cap with any t-shirt, polo or jacket purchase. Games pins are also available. Please note that merchandise is managed by Kooga and the Games Organising Committee not Special Olympics Australia.

 

For apparel, click here

 

For pins, click here

 

The 'Our Time to Shine' Health Symposium gave over 100 health professionals an opportunity to hear up-to-date and practical advise from health leaders about how to prevent health issues in people with an intellectual disability. The aim of the symposium, which was held at the world-class Hunter Medical Research Institute, was to leave a lasting legacy that will lead to better health outcomes for people with an intellectual disability.

 

Professor Maree Gleeson, the covenor of the event said, 'The focus areas of the symposium were mental health, physical activity and nutrition. These objectives align with the Special Olympics emphasis on prevention OF obesity, diabetes and ensuring the mental wellbeing of people with an intellectual disability.'

 

The Health Symposium was sponsored by Australian AID and Port Waratah Coal Services, along with Compose NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.

If you have a personal story about the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games, or want to share your photos, please email media@specialolympics.com.au

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As a not-for profit charity organisation we are are always in need of support so please get involved, donate or share our news via your own personal or business channels. All content is cleared for the promotion of Special Olympics Australia.

 

Team Australia media contact: 
Sharon Nixon, Special Olympics Australiamedia@specialolympics.com.au
0406 821 461

The Aussie team did themselves and Australia proud returning home with:

-        117 gold medals
-        128 silver medals
-        133 bronze medals
-        183 4-8th place ribbons
-        100+ personal best performances
-        Plenty of smiles!

Click here to view the official results as collated by Special Olympics International.
 

RELIVE THE GAMES

 

There were plenty of great pictures taken during the Games showing the enjoyment of athletes, families and officials. Click here to check out the photo gallery.

For Games vision, results, media and stories visitwww.specialolympics.com.au/teamaustralia. The Games Organising Committee are currently producing a Games DVD and we will issue details of how you can get one in the new year.

 

 

 

HERO MESSAGES AND CHAMPOGRAMS
Click here to read the hero messages to Team Australia and view the Champograms Wall. 

 

GAMES AT A GLANCE
2,500 athletes

32 countries

3,500 volunteers

400 Aussie athletes

115 Aussie officials

4 days of sporting competition

444 sporting events

9 sports

2,205 ribbons

2,253 medals

7 sports venues

8 accommodation villages

900+ bus transports

2,000 Opening Ceremony performers

72 cartons of muesli bars

158 cases of fruit

5,000 plus photographs

Unmeasurable smiles and memories!

 

HOLIDAY CLOSURE
The Special Olympics Australia national office will be closed until 6 January 2014. Enjoy the break as we prepare for another exciting year at Special Olympics Australia.