Manx Special Olympics athletes get ready for World Games in LA

Organisers say they're in with a chance of meeting President Barack Obama at the Games - which are being held from July 25 to August 2. 

 

Voluntary organisation Special Olympics Isle of Man says the team is working hard - preparing to compete in athletics, aquatics, bocce, badminton, cycling, football, 10-pin bowling and gymnastics. 

 

7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches and 30,000 volunteers representing 177 countries will entertain an anticipated crowd of 500,000 spectators in LA.