‘It is quite emotional’: 1,277 Special Olympics athletes gather for launch of Summer Games (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 1,200 Special Olympics athletes gathered for the launch of the Summer Games in Dublin, marking the 40th anniversary of the event in Ireland after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

• 1,277 Special Olympics athletes and coaches arrived at Tallaght Stadium in Co Dublin
• The event includes 12 sports with competitions over three days, featuring athletes aged 7 to 70
• The games mark the 40th anniversary of Special Olympics in Ireland and the first since 2022 cancellation due to Covid-19