Summary:
Special Olympics Monaco is organizing the European swimming meeting “Princess Charlène” for intellectually impaired athletes from all over Europe.
Full Story:
Special Olympics Monaco will be hosting the European swimming meeting “Princess Charlène” on October 26th and 27th, 2024. Under the patronage of Princess Charlène, more than 200 intellectually disabled athletes from across Europe, including Germany, Cyprus, Ireland, Gibraltar, and Slovenia, will participate in this significant competition. The event will take place at the Albert II Aquatic Center in Monaco, with races occurring from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open to the public free of charge.
The “Princess Charlène” swimming meeting is an inclusive sports event that was first established in the United States in 1968 and came to Europe in 1980. Monaco was one of the first countries to join, along with Belgium and Ireland, under the leadership of Mireille Calmes and Pierre Van Klaveren. This competition provides an opportunity for intellectually disabled athletes to showcase their skills and compete against one another.
Overall, Special Olympics Monaco’s efforts, supported by Princess Charlène’s patronage, promote inclusivity, unity, and the talents of intellectually disabled individuals in the realm of sports.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
