Congrats to B.C.'s 22 terrific members of #SOTeamCanada23 who gave their all at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin June 17 to 25!
Special Olympics BC is so proud of the 15 dedicated athletes and seven volunteer coaches and mission staff on Special Olympics Team Canada 2023! Here's all the info on #SOTeamCanada23 members from B.C.!
B.C. team member results and Profiles
More stories about SOBC's members of #SOTeamCanada23
TSN 2023 World Games broadcast & livestream schedule
2023 SO World Summer Games homepage
“I feel empowered, honoured just to be picked for the first time ever Special Olympics Team Canada women’s basketball team,” Special Olympics BC – Kamloops athlete Tyra Flukinger says. “It is probably one of the most enjoyable moments I’ve had in my life, but it’s hard being away from my three children. Really, really hard. But I keep going for them.”
Media coverage
- Jolyn Watts honoured by Tseshaht First Nation
- Jolyn Watts sharing her incredible experience and successes in Alberni Valley News
- Kootenays athletes and their silver medals featured in Cranbrook Daily Townsman
- "It's a feeling I'll never forget": Malachy Stewart shares his #Berlin2023 experience with MyPGNow
- Coach Jordan Sernaggia highlights Ryan Kealey's accomplishments with Castanet
- German Consulate General in Vancouver celebrates the region's #SOTeamCanada23 athletes
- Ryan Kealey's achievements featured in the North Thompson Star/Journal
- Achievements of Kootenays athletes featured in MyEastKootenayNow
- Achievements of Kamloops athletes featured in Kamloops This Week
- Jolyn Watts captured during TSN's World Games coverage
- Ryan Kealey featured in the Clearwater Times
- Malachy Stewart featured by My PG Now
- Tyrine Flukinger and Taralyn Kalalest featured in CFJC Today
- Jolyn Watts profiled in Ha-Shilth-Sa
- Ryan Kealey featured in CFJC Today
- Amy Nelson interviewed by Canadian Press
“My goal is simple as always — just give it all I have and more. Just showing people we can all do these things if we dedicate ourselves.”
-Kamloops Powerlifter Ryan Kealey
-Kamloops Powerlifter Ryan Kealey
Watch Jolyn Watts and coach Mike Riddalls interviewed by SOBC – Port Alberni Athlete Reporter Crystal Rousseau!
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