Members of the ActivLives ‘Inclusive Badminton’ group, who play weekly in Ipswich, did us proud as they flew the flag for the Special Olympics Eastern Region recently at a National Special Olympics Badminton Tournament held at the University of Wolverhampton Sports Campus in Walsall. The team of 7 players from Suffolk, did a brilliant job of representing our county and region, winning a host of medals across the range of singles, doubles and mixed doubles events.

“Our team competed against athletes from across England and Wales. The competition was tough, but our players stuck to the task and produced some excellent performances. It was also really pleasing that our athletes received several complements for their sporting and friendly attitude”, said Mike McCarthy, from SO Suffolk and ActivLives. “All of our players were a real credit to Special Olympics Suffolk and ActivLives”.  

A big ‘thank you’ to the volunteer coaches and supporters who made the weekend possible.

ActivLives continue to deliver weekly inclusive sessions in Ipswich, in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk.