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Community rallies behind athletes during Special Olympics BC Summer Games

Medal ceremonies were held at Masich Place during day two of the Special Olympics BC Summer Games.

A number of athletes lined up to be awarded their medals for track and field earlier this afternoon (Saturday).

Region 8 Prince George Coach, Wilma VanHage highlights the community support during the event.

“It’s wonderful to see all the fans in the stands and cheering on all the athletes, but especially when they see a Prince George athlete. It’s just been phenomenal.”

Track and field will have it’s second round of medal ceremonies from 3pm to 4:30pm.

Other sports being played today are 10-pin bowling, basketball, bocce, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, and swimming.

Results and schedule for the Special Olympics BC Summer Games can be found here.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 the GOAT and Country 97fm in Prince George. His time as a news reporter began in Williams Lake, B.C., spending roughly two years with the Vista radio stations, then making the move up to PG in October, 2024.

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