Hi! I’m Yanhong, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved in Grade 5 at Sacred Heart School, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics keeps me busy and active, and I’ve built many friendships along the way. One of my proudest moments was going to Thunder Bay for …

Hi! I’m Nicole, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I first got involved through a friend, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 19 years. Special Olympics makes me happy, and I want to be in a leadership role sometimes. One of my proudest moments was competing at the Provincial Games. I first started at …

Hi! I’m Maria, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I started with track and then rhythmic gymnastics — my mom got me registered. I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for eight years. Special Olympics has given me a safe space to be myself and a place where friends accept me for who I am and where …

Hi! I’m Laura, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved after a family member told me about Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of the program for 13 years. Special Olympics has helped me stay physically active and build confidence. One of my proudest moments was qualifying for the 2026 Summer National Games. …

Hi! I’m Kimana, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved after meeting an athlete at a Special Olympics golf tournament. I found out more information, and my parents considered the opportunity for me to join. Special Olympics gave me the ability to be an athlete in a sport I love. That impact has transferred …

Hi! I’m Keira, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first got involved because of my mom, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 10 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends and grow through sport. My biggest sport achievement so far has been making it to Provincials. Being part of Team Ontario means …

Hi! I’m Jocelyn, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. My mom took me to my first gymnastics class, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends — first meeting Brittany, Jessica, and Victoria, and becoming best friends afterwards. One of my proudest moments was getting a gold …

Hi! I’m Jessica, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. A family friend told my mom about rhythmic gymnastics, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 21 years. I love being part of Special Olympics. I’ve been in it since I was 16, and I have improved so much. One of my proudest moments was my …

Hi! I’m Jamieson, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario! I first joined the Halton Hills Waves Swimming Club and later expanded into rhythmic gymnastics. Through Special Olympics, I’ve made many new friends and learned new skills. One of my proudest moments was going to Provincials and being selected to attend Nationals. Being part of Team Ontario shows …

Hi! I’m Emily, and I compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics for Team Ontario. I first got involved when my parents registered me after speaking with someone involved with Special Olympics. Special Olympics has allowed me to meet new people and travel. One of my proudest moments was making the National Team for Rhythmic Gymnastics and traveling on the airplane with my …