Sport England invests £190,000 in Special Olympics

Sport England is to invest £190,000 of National Lottery funding for this year's Special Olympics GB National Summer Games.

More than 1,700 disabled athletes from England, Scotland and Wales will take part in the Games – held in Bath – competing in 12 sporting disciplines over three days.

Sport England CEO, Jennie Price, said: "The Special Olympics offer athletes the opportunity to realise their potential and experience the thrill of competing in a major multi-sport event.

"We're strongly committed to making sport a practical choice for many more disabled people, and hope that the Special Olympics in Bath will encourage many more young people with intellectual disabilities to get involved in sport.

"I wish everyone taking part this week the best of luck, and hope they come away with some wonderful memories."