The Lugo City Council reaffirms its commitment to inclusive sports by collaborating in the organization of the 30th Special Olympics Galicia Basketball Games. The event, taking place this Saturday at the Pazo Provincial dos Deportes, aims to promote the social inclusion of individuals with different abilities through sports practice.
The competition, organized by Special Olympics Galicia with the collaboration of the local association San Vicente de Paúl, will feature 232 participants, of whom 151 are athletes from 13 social entities across Galicia. The province of Lugo will have a significant representation with 62 players and 18 coaches from six local associations.
In addition to athletes and coaches, 46 individuals will form part of the volunteer, referee, emergency, and organization teams. The day will commence at 10:45 AM with the parade of participating entities, followed by the athletes' oath and the official inauguration.
The competition will be held across different levels adapted to the players' abilities, with matches in the morning (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM) and afternoon (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM). At the conclusion, the Good Practices in Sports Award, voted on by the athletes themselves, will be presented.
The Councilor for Sports, Damián Carballo, highlighted the importance of supporting these initiatives that foster participation and coexistence, showcasing the abilities of each athlete and advocating for sports open to all.
