Athletes ready to represent in Belgium

Monday, 8 September 2014 00:00

Athletes from the Isle of Man's Special Olympics team will leave the Island this evening in their quest for medals.

17 men and women are taking part in the European Summer Games in Belgium which run until September 20th.

They'll compete in a number of disciplines alongside 58 other countries from Europe and Central Asia.

The competition is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the abilities and achievements of people with intellectual disabilities.

Director of the team Beryl Wooldridge says it's an expensive business:

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