Rapturous reception for peter the great

Ballymore’s Peter Malynn got a rapturous reception in LA yesterday as he was presented with his gold medal at the Special Olympics.

Peter (57) won the medal on Wednesday in a tense final in the singles bocce competition, which is a ball sport similar to bowls. The final score in his match was 9-7 and the Westmeath man was thrilled with the outcome.

Peter is representing St Hilda’s Work Therapy Day Service in Cornamagh at the games.

The Team Ireland medal haul at the games now stands at a magnificent 22 medals.

Sports Minister Michael Ring has extended his congratulations to all of the athletes in California.
“Winning a Gold or any medal for your country at a World Games is a tremendous achievement and I want to congratulate all of the athletes on their success so far. I am sure their family, friends and supporters are delighted and I want to add my voice to all those who are wishing them well and willing the rest of the team on.”

 “The 88 Irish athletes have put so much work in and I want to wish them all the best for the rest of the Games. I want to particularly thank the volunteers and managers who are supporting the athletes at the games. Without volunteers in all codes and sports throughout the country we would have no sport. I am sure they are all very proud of the competitors who continue to do the country proud. I want to wish the whole team all the best for the rest of the Games,” he concluded