James Crowe
Sep6Written by:
9/6/2010 9:27 AM 
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James Crowe from Limerick (Pictured second from right) is one of 34 athletes who travelled to Poland as part of Team Ireland to participate at the Special Olympics European Games in September. James won 5th place in the bowling doubles event, 1 bronze medal and 1 gold medal in Poland.
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James’ sport is bowling and he has been involved with Special Olympics Ireland for the past 6 years. James has enjoyed much success through Special Olympics, winning a bronze medal at the recent 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games as well as a number of silver and gold medals at previous regional and Ireland level Games.
Among his highlights from the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games was the moment when all 1,900 athletes travelled in a convoy of buses to the Opening Ceremony in Thomond Park - this was a really exciting moment as the people in the cars waved and cheered on the athletes.
James is a keen sportsman and says that Special Olympics has given him the chance to visit different places, both in Ireland and abroad. He also enjoys the social aspect of Special Olympics and has made many friends.
Being involved in Special Olympics is very important to James – he likes to be active and really enjoys developing his bowling skills.
James is very much looking forward to attending the Special Olympics European Games and feels very privileged at having been chosen to represent Ireland. His hope is to do himself proud and maybe win a medal, particularly as his family are travelling to the Games to cheer him on.
When he is not busy training James enjoys bowling, GAA, listening to music and watching dvds.