Leinster Athlete Spotlight: A Day of Inspiring Athlete Leadership Programme Presentations
On November 15th, athletes completing the Athlete Leadership Programme from Laochra Laoise Special Olympics Club showcased their hard work through a series of brilliant presentations.
The presentations, delivered at Portlaoise Town Library, covered an impressive mix of subjects. Topics included:
Representing Special Olympics Ireland at the World Health Summit in Berlin, an incredible honour and example of athlete advocacy on the world stage.
The sport of Floorball, giving everyone an inside look at its rules and growing popularity.
The importance of drinking water for sports performance, emphasising hydration as a key factor to athletic success.
The tomato growth cycle, including how to plant tomatoes and the many benefits they offer.
An overview of an athletics regional event, capturing the excitement and preparation behind competition.
A deep dive into shot put, focusing on skills and how to train.
The Special Olympics motto, what it means to athletes during competition and everyday life.
A huge congratulations to all athletes for the incredible work they put into completing their presentations. Well done in showing off what athlete leadership is all about!