Gold, silver and bronze: RC Plaue inspires with the Special Olympics!

Gold, silver and bronze: RC Plaue inspires with the Special Olympics!

The rowing competitions started on Friday, and the athletes of the RC Plaue showed their skills on the water. Andreas Meier from Lebenshilfe Brandenburg demonstrated his talent by taking 3rd place in the one lead. In the two-way race, he was able to reach the 2nd place with his unified partner Linda Betker. Karl Pfeiffer and Edgar Steffens also cut off well in two and won the 2nd place.

successful medal allocation

In the final on Saturday, Andreas Meier caused a sensation again. With a strong final sprint, he secured the silver medal in one. His team -mate Karl Pfeiffer, together with Edgar Steffens, won the bronze medal in the two. But the highlight of the event was certainly the impressive victory of Andreas and Linda, who brought home the gold medal in two with a fantastic performance.

rowing was part of the Special Olympics national games for the first time this year, which made the event even more meaningful. It was also a recognition competition for the upcoming national games 2026 in Saarland, which also increased the pressure and anticipation among the participants.

inclusion in sport

The event reflects the core concern of inclusion in sports, which promotes access for all people with disabilities. This becomes particularly good using the example of the Rowing Club Hvella in Spandau, who actively lives inclusion by rowing people with and without handicap. Trainer Monika Tampe and the club members report a family team spirit that makes sport accessible to everyone. Rowing enables these people to develop their skills and pursue their hobbies in a supportive environment.

The inclusion pyramid presented by the Special Olympics State Association shows how important it is to reduce barriers in the minds of people and ensure that everyone - regardless of what ability - have the opportunity to do sports. The different levels of the pyramid illustrate how important events, competitive situations and the involvement of families are in sport. The joint exercise of disabled and non -disabled people is a crucial step towards acceptance and participation.

The participants of the Special Olympics state games not only went home with medals, but also with unforgettable impressions. Your achievements are a sign of lived inclusion and a way of how our society can develop to reduce barriers, both in architecture and in communication.

The proud athletes who took part in the national games not only celebrated success, but also set important impulses for a more inclusive future. Such events are more than just competitions; They are opportunities for exchange, acceptance and the coexistence of all people - with and without disabilities.

For further details about the Special Olympics and Inclusion in Sport, you can Meetingpoint-potsdam.de, [rbb24.de] (https://www.rbb24.de/sport/Bebtrag/2024/rudern-brc-hevella-spandau- Inclusion-Special-Olmpics-Reporter-sebastian-stuart.html) and and [regional verbaende.specialolympics.de] (https://landesverbaende.specialolympics.de/was-ist-sod/auftrag-ziel/ Inclusion-im-sport/) visit.