News | gb off to special olympics

We are excited to share that Great Britain will be competing at the Special Olympics National Games in Twente, between 10-12 June. The inclusive games for people with intellectual

disabilities will host 25 different sports and over 3,000 athletes and staff. An Olympics Village will be created on the campus of the University of Twente, with a grand opening ceremony and

athletes’ parade in the famous Fanny Blankers Keon Stadium. In the hockey competition, the first day of action will see Great Britain play group games against Netherlands, Belgium, Spain

and Germany. The second day of competition is held for the tiered finals and medal ceremony. We are proud to be working in partnership with Special Olympics GB to enable us to represent

Great Britain and showcase hockey at an international Special Olympics event.  This is an important event for hockey ahead of its inclusion as a demonstration sport at the Special Olympics

World Games in Berlin next year. Following an open selection process we wish to congratulate athletes selected to represent Great Britain. Sebastian Brooks – Tunbridge Wells HC Jerome Browne

– Harborne HC Oliver Clayton – Harborne HC Tim Cooney - Tunbridge Wells HC James Hunsley – Beeston HC Katharine Hyslop – Harborne HC Thomas Shaw – Wakefield HC Benjamin Twells - Harborne HC

Declan Underwood – Beeston HC We wish the team the best of luck and will share a round up of the event on their return.