THE Kyeema Kangaroos have recently returned from the Tri State Games in Cobram-Barooga with plenty of medals in hand after a successful week.
The Tri State Games are held annually and include a week full of athletic and social events for people with a disability.
There were significant achievements across the board including a big victory for Nicole Lakey who came runner-up in the category B best overall female athlete award.
Tom Keller was captured on video claiming the gold medal for the basketball throw while he also received bronze in the kickboard swimming event and silver in the 25m run.
Lakey finished with four gold medals for efforts in swimming, swimming noodle event, 25m power chairs and 50m power chair.
Helen Thorpe also received a gold medal in the 50m push chair and silver in the 25m push chair.
Also winning gold was Jessica Moore in the swimming walk event as well as silver in the bean bag accuracy throw and bronze in the swimming noodle event.
Jenny Sweeney earned a bronze medal in the swimming noodle event while Sam Beauglehole finished bronze with the swimming kickboard event.
Portland hosts upcoming games
As has been previously published in the Observer, the Tri State Games is coming to the region next year and will be hosted in 2024 and 2025 by Kyeema Support Services.
The Tri State Games will run from November 10-15 next year with planning already commenced for sporting events and social events at Alexandra Park, Civic Hall, Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre and other venues, and Kyeema Support Services CEO Julie Amor says community support is growing.
“These games are an absolute delight to be part of and we really want the Portland ones next year to be the best ever and embrace the coastal location since all the games have been inland so far,” she said.
“Any individuals, community or school groups and businesses wishing to help with volunteering, catering and music entertainment please contact Kyeema Support Services for more information.
“Catering opportunities will also be noted next year via an online Glenelg Shire Council events page.”
