Rotorua athletes prepare for Special Olympics National Summer Games in Christchurch

Friday 5 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 6 Dec 2025, 4:00am

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A delegation of 56 people from Rotorua, including 39 athletes, is travelling to Christchurch for the Special Olympics National Summer Games. The event features 1,200 athletes competing across ten sports at six different venues. This marks the first time the games have returned to the city in 20 years.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:00pm

   Rotorua athletes set for Special Olympics National Summer Games in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. The PressSat 6 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Special Olympics: What you need to know about Christchurch's biggest sporting event in a decade (opens in new tab)