The 8th Special Olympics GB National Summer Games will be held in Leicester between the 25th and 31st July 2009. Over 2,700 athletes representing 18 Special Olympics regions across the UK will visit the city of Leicester over the seven day period along with 1200 coaches and 1500 volunteers.

The SOL Games will feature a range of sporting competitions in 21 sports taking place in venues Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Braunstone Leisure Centre and Rutland Water from Football to Netball to Judo. Leicester City Football Club will be hosting the spectacular Opening Ceremony on July 25th.

For more news and information see the Games website at www.sol2009.com
Get in touch with Special Olympics Leicester 2009 Games office
c/o 12th Floor, A Block, New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZG
Tel: 0116 238 5000 | Email: info@sol2009.com