Nigerian swimmer with Down syndrome, Treasure Chidi-Ofong Is set to
represent her country at the 2019 Special Olympics Games.
The 2019 Special Olympics World
Summer Games is a multi-sport
event for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the tradition of the Special
Olympics movement. It will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from March 14–21, 2019.
Chidi-Offiong won a silver medal in her maiden appearance at the Special
Olympics Games in 2011. She then won Gold at the 2015 Special Olympics and is hoping
to win Gold at this year’s event.