Ten athletes from Special Olympics Gladstone travelled to Melbourne to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games, highlighting their determination, resilience and positive attitudes in their chosen sports. The competition, which brought together over 2000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans from across the country, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, shining a light on courage, connection, community and the power of inclusion.
Competing in a range of sports, the athletes demonstrated outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship and exemplary conduct throughout the Games. Among those competing were Charm Mullemeister, Nicole Corowa, Adam Knust and Mark Trace in Tenpin Bowling, George Button in Football (Soccer), Oren Mazzer in Basketball, and Ruby Lawler, Rachel Smith, Levi Harris and Kerrod Hamilton in Swimming.
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