Star athletes head to Launceston

There are a number of local talented athletes competing including Lyn Tanner and Jo Wallace (Tenpin), Nick Heames and Jason Cooper (Tennis) and Sarah Squires (Swimming) who have all participated in representative sport in their chosen field for many years through Special Olympics and New Horizons.

For a full schedule of events, visit nationalgames2022.com.au

Take a little over 730 athletes participating in 10 sports over five days and throw in 600 volunteers and you have the 2022 Special Olympics Australia National Games. This remarkable event will be held at various venues across Launceston, including the St Leonards Athletics Track, Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Elphin Sports Centre, the Silverdome and UTAS Stadium from 17-21 October.