Vancouver athlete reflects on Special Olympics

Vancouver athlete reflects on Special Olympics

August 24, 2026 5:36 pm PST.

Athletes from B.C.’s Special Olympics team have returned home after a very intense week of national competitions. Cecilia Hua caught up with a Vancouver participant who specializes in track and field and has more on what he took away from the Games.

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