By Solomon  Nwoke
SPECIAL Olympics Nigeria (SONigeria) has concluded plans to participate in the forthcoming Special Olympics Winter Games scheduled to hold in South Korea from  January 24 to February 6 next year.

Chairman of  Board of Directors, Victor Osibodu said they require about N14 Million for the country to feature at the Games.

Osibodu who used the occasion to celebrate the athletes with intellectual disabilities said the country would participate in the floor hockey at the Games and would be represented by 12 athletes, three coaches, one head of delegation and an assistant.

Bolumole said Nigeria would feature in floor hockey at the winter games with 12 athletes, three coaches and two other officials.

“This is the first time Nigeria will be participating in the Special Olympics Winter Games and we hope to encourage our athletes with intellectual disabilities. We are soliciting your usual support for our athletes knowing fully well that Special Olympics Nigeria is a non governmental organisation and at the same time thanking you for your support over the years,” Bolumole said.

Also speaking, the National Director SONIgeria, Mrs. Folashade Bolumole, thanked sponsors and partners including MTN, Coca-Cola, Southern Sun, Ikoyi Hotel, Union Bank and Soulcomm for their support for all Special Olympics activities over the years, especially towards the country’s participation in the games in Athens.