Thunder Bay has always claimed to have a giant heart.
Last weekend the city and its residents proved it, coming out in full force to support the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games.
Not even a cold snap frigid enough to make Jack?Frost consider staying inside could temper the enthusiasm of the 400 athletes and coaches, the 700 volunteers and thousands of spectators who braved the elements to take in some of the action.
The Games were not about winning and losing, as much as they were about having fun and making new friends.
Watching the athletes debate over what shot to throw late in a curling match on Saturday, without knowing, one might think it was Krista McCarville or Al Hackner out there, a national championship on the line.
Seeing the artistry of the figure skaters, or the sheer determination of the speed skaters was a sight to behold.
Kudos to the organizers who dedicated more than a year of their life to ensure the Games were pulled off without a hitch – we’ll forget about the weather for now.
Ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy the spirit of competition is what Special Olympics is all about.
It’s the true meaning of sport, not a bunch of spoiled millionaires giving it their best on some nights, disappearing on others.
Well done Thunder?Bay, you did yourselves proud.
Last weekend the city and its residents proved it, coming out in full force to support the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games.
Not even a cold snap frigid enough to make Jack?Frost consider staying inside could temper the enthusiasm of the 400 athletes and coaches, the 700 volunteers and thousands of spectators who braved the elements to take in some of the action.
The Games were not about winning and losing, as much as they were about having fun and making new friends.
Watching the athletes debate over what shot to throw late in a curling match on Saturday, without knowing, one might think it was Krista McCarville or Al Hackner out there, a national championship on the line.
Seeing the artistry of the figure skaters, or the sheer determination of the speed skaters was a sight to behold.
Kudos to the organizers who dedicated more than a year of their life to ensure the Games were pulled off without a hitch – we’ll forget about the weather for now.
Ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy the spirit of competition is what Special Olympics is all about.
It’s the true meaning of sport, not a bunch of spoiled millionaires giving it their best on some nights, disappearing on others.
Well done Thunder?Bay, you did yourselves proud.
