Torch shines for Special Olympics

Indigenous dancers welcome the athletes to Casey. (Stewart Chambers: 416905_01)

Athletes from Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs made their way to Casey earlier this month for the Winter Special Olympics. The July 6-7 event at Casey Stadium and Casey Fields platformed a number of athletes with intellectual disabilities and autism – with a summer games to follow in September. An opening ceremony at Casey Stadium included a march of athletes and the Victoria Law Enforcement Torch Run. It was followed by tournaments of basketball, gymnastics, netball, bocce and table tennis.