The Tauranga Special Olympians are rightly proud of their 51-medal haul at the recent New Zealand champs held in Dunedin that was spread across six sporting codes.
Indoor bowls was the standout with 11 golds, 1 silver and 7 bronze medals won, but there was also success in swimming, athletics, 10-pin bowling, golf and basketball.
Head coach of the indoor bowls team Sally Holbrook said Edwin Crowther was a standout performer. "He is the New Zealand Special Olympics A grade champion and we have overall a very, very strong team," she said.
"... They all have a good attitude and try their best."
Team manager Keryn Darroch said the medal haul was better than they expected.