On Tuesday, students and residents of special-needs centers from the Jelenia Góra and Legnica regions came to Bolesławiec. Jelenia Góra, Lwówek Śląski, Złotoryja and Zgorzelec sent teams. Our city was represented by residents of the II Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy, students of the Powiatowy Zespół Szkół Specjalnych and the Stowarzyszenie Rodziców Dzieci i Młodzieży Specjalnej Troski. “This event is intended to show society that sport can help overcome various difficulties in life and enjoy life,” says Danuta Stefanów, director of the Powiatowy Zespół Szkół Specjalnych in Bolesławiec.
In the overall standings for primary schools and lower-secondary schools, first place went to the Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno-Wychowawczy from Lwówek Śląski. The following places were taken by: the Zespół Szkół Specjalnych from Jelenia Góra, the Powiatowy Zespół Szkół Specjalnych from Bolesławiec, SOSW Złotoryja and SOSW Zgorzelec. In the category of basic vocational schools, the competitors from Złotoryja performed best. They were followed by: Lwówek Śląski, Jelenia Góra, Zgorzelec and Bolesławiec. All participants in the Games received prizes: balls, school supplies and sweets.
The 7th Regional Athletics Games for Special Schools and Institutions were originally scheduled for May 18. Due to bad weather, the date was moved to June 7. However, the organizers did not encounter favorable weather conditions. Despite the cold and rain, the competition was successfully started and completed. Hot tea and pea soup were waiting for the chilled but happy competitors. The children and young people could also see a modern fire engine and the off-road vehicle used by the Bolesławiec police up close.