On March 24th, Edwing Charles, the Minister of Youth and Sports, welcomed the Haitian delegation and the 16 athletes (10 medals) returning from the Special Olympics to the Diplomatic Lounge at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which gathered 7,500 athletes from 170 countries in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) https://www.haitilibre.coam/en/news-27095-haiti-abu-dhabi-18-haitian-athletes-will-participate-in-the-15th-special-olympics-summer-games.html

"The 16 athletes who have represented the country with athleticism, horse riding and football have won a total of 10 medals including 3 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze in their brilliant performances and deserve recognition from all over the world. Nation "said Minister Charles proudly.

Haiti's participation in unified football events that allow athletes living with a mental or physical disability to blend with others is the perfect example of social inclusion, said Minister Charle, who is the highest authorities in the State to support, guide and accompany these ambassadors who continue to proudly represent the country despite difficulties adding "The medals won are evidence that Haitian athletes (girls and boys) are determined to float our two-color in the sky of the whole world" convinced that we can use the sport with a view to promoting social cohesion and the development of Haiti.

Medal winners for Haiti :

Women's Athletics :

Christelle Paul

100m - SILVER

Renia Joseph

100m - SILVER

Vanesa Pierre

100m - SILVER

Widjmy Charles

100m - GOLD

Christopher Philemon Pouloute

Level A - Dressage - SILVER

Level A - English Working Trails (4th place)

Level A - English Riding - BRONZE

Darlene Milord

Level BI - English Working Trails - OR

Level BI - English Riding - SILVER

Level BI - Dressage - SILVER

Football (Group 4) :

Haitian football selection victorious against Belgium [2-1] - GOLD

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27232-haiti-abu-dhabi-2019-haiti-wins-3-gold-6-silver-and-1-bronze-medals.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27095-haiti-abu-dhabi-18-haitian-athletes-will-participate-in-the-15th-special-olympics-summer-games.html

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