Special Olympics Suffolk

17/06/2026

Special Olympics Suffolk badminton players get summer of national sports events off to a great start!
Posted on June 16, 2026
Special Olympics Suffolk badminton players did us all proud recently when they competed in the SOGB National Summer Games Badminton Tournament, held in Nottingham. Six of our athletes took part in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions over the two days of the event. This national tournament attracted athletes from across the country with teams from the North-West, West Midlands, East Midlands, South, and the South-West of England as well as competitors from Wales and Scotland.

In the singles our athletes collected three gold medals, one bronze and two 4th places. Across the various doubles events SO Suffolk athletes achieved one gold, three silver, two bronze and three 4th places.

A very big thanks to everyone who helped the athletes to compete in this event, including the volunteer coaches and the players families, who cheered them all of the way – well done to the SO Suffolk badminton players for getting this summer of national events off to such a great start.

03/06/2026

Special Olympics Suffolk badminton team goes South!
Posted on June 2, 2026
Special Olympics Suffolk badminton players competed recently (May 2026) in the annual Para-Badminton tournament in Gillingham, hosted by Kent Badminton.

Five of our players competed in singles and doubles events competing with, and against, athletes from Kent, Middlesex and Surrey. “Our players did a brilliant job of representing Special Olympics Suffolk”, said Mike McCarthy, SO Suffolk Badminton Coach. “As well as winning a variety of medals across the events, our athletes also had the honour of meeting Derek Batchelor, President of Badminton England”.

03/06/2026

Waveney Gymnastics Club welcomes International Gymnasts
Posted on June 2, 2026
Waveney Gymnastics Club hosted their annual Disability Open Competition at the weekend. Over 60 gymnasts participated in the three day event which culminated in a competition on Sunday.

Waveney gymnasts, their coaches and leaders welcomed gymnasts from Germany, Norway, Spain and Latvia, as well as Bury, Sleaford, Hinkley , Lings, Grantham and Prime Acrobatics. The standard of competition was high and the event was well attended and supported.

05/05/2026

Bury St Edmunds Competition 25th April 2026.
Just a short slide show.

26/04/2026

I’m reaching out to share something really important and close to our hearts. This summer, athletes from Special Olympics Suffolk will be heading to the National Games, representing our community with pride, determination, and incredible spirit.

These athletes train hard all year round, and the National Games is a life‑changing opportunity—one that celebrates inclusion, confidence, achievement, and pure joy. To make this possible, we’re hoping to raise vital funds to support travel, accommodation, kit, and all the essentials that enable our athletes to shine on the national stage.

If you’re able to help—even in a small way—it would make a huge difference. You can donate or share the link far and wide to help us reach as many people as possible:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/specialolympicssuffolk?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Every donation, share, and message of support truly matters. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for getting behind our athletes—you’re helping create memories and opportunities they will carry with them for a lifetime.

With heartfelt thanks,

Kristy Hodgson and Terry McEntee

On behalf of the Steering Group – Special Olympics Suffolk

Help kristy Hodgson raise money to support Special Olympics Great Britain

25/04/2026

A big thankyou to all these superstars without whom we would not have had a super competition , A heartfelt thank you from everyone at Orwell Panthers. Special Olympics Suffolk Athlete's and coaches.

03/04/2026

Help kristy Hodgson raise money to support Special Olympics Great Britain

03/04/2026

02/04/2026

This summer, athletes from Special Olympics Suffolk will be heading to the National Games, representing our community with pride, determination, and incredible spirit.

These athletes train hard all year round, and the National Games is a life‑changing opportunity—one that celebrates inclusion, confidence, achievement, and pure joy. To make this possible, we’re hoping to raise vital funds to support travel, accommodation, kit, and all the essentials that enable our athletes to shine on the national stage.

If you’re able to help—even in a small way—it would make a huge difference. You can donate or share the link far and wide to help us reach as many people as possible:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/specialolympicssuffolk?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Every donation, share, and message of support truly matters. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for getting behind our athletes—you’re helping create memories and opportunities they will carry with them for a lifetime.

With heartfelt thanks,

29/03/2026

Photo's from Sunday 29th March 2026
Active Easter Trail Fundraiser.
We were visited by Ipswich's Mayor Stefan Lang & High Sheriff of Suffolk Gulshan Kayembe.