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Special Olympics squad heading to Malta for European Games

First time such an event has been held in Europe since Covid pandemic

The Island's Special Olympics team will put their skills to the test in a prestigious international tournament this weekend.

Special Olympics IoM are set to compete in Malta for the latest International Special Olympics between 13-18 May.

It's the first time an event of it's type has been held in Europe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Manx team is expected to join over 1,000 other athletes from 25 different nations.

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