Grant Philips is heading to the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

Northwood’s very own Grant Phillips is heading to Germany in June to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin! The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sports event and thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete together in 26 sports.

Grant has been a part of the Northwood community for several years and currently works as a Utility Worker in the Food Services Department. In the summer of 2022, Grant competed at the Provincial Summer Games in Antigonish at St. Francis Xavier University where he qualified to compete in the upcoming World Games. Grant will be competing in the 3000-meter race, 5000-meter race and will also be running in the relay races. Currently, Grant is in a rigorous training schedule to help prepare for the competitions but is excited to do his best and enjoy the adventure.

Please stay tuned to the Northwood social media channels in June, where we will be posting updates as Grant competes! Northwood is proud to celebrate this accomplishment with Grant and will be rallying behind him as he heads off to the World Games!