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Motion · S6M-03871 · 29 Mar 2022

Orkney's Inaugural Parasports Festival

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Orkney's first Parasports Festival, which was held on 25 March 2022 in the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall; understands that the festival, delivered by Scottish Disability Sport, in partnership with Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Active Schools, Inclusive Orkney and local sports clubs, provided a range of sporting activities for young people aged five to 18 with a physical, visual or hearing impairment to try, including badminton, boccia, athletics, swimming, kayaking and rugby; believes that this is an excellent initiative to inspire young people with disabilities and to highlight what opportunities in sport are available locally and nationally; commends Scottish Disability Sport for continuing to develop opportunities and improvements for children, athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Scotland, as well as contributing to UK and international initiatives, and thanks all the local volunteers from Orkney Islands Council, Active Schools and Inclusive Orkney for their hard work to deliver the hugely successful inaugural event.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.