Celebrating the 2025 Special Olympics Beach Games

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — 13 November 2025: Waves of excitement rolled across Maracas Beach on Saturday, November 8, as 125 athletes competed in the 2025 Special Olympics Beach Games, proudly supported by the Digicel Foundation. From spirited football matches to high-energy volleyball and thrilling bocce, the event brought together athletes with intellectual disabilities from across Trinidad and Tobago to compete, connect, and celebrate inclusion through sport.

A highlight of Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago’s (SOTT) year-round programme, the Beach Games promote physical fitness, teamwork, and social inclusion. The event was officially opened by the Honourable Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, while SOTT Chairman Major Benjamin led the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic Torch.

A proud and long-standing partner of SOTT, the Digicel Foundation continues to champion opportunities for persons with disabilities to shine. Board Director Georgina Peterkin shared: “The Special Olympics Beach Games perfectly capture what inclusion looks like – joy, teamwork, and limitless potential. We are proud to stand with these incredible athletes as they inspire all of us with their determination and spirit.”