Our Stories
Our athletes have participated at the World Games since 2003. In 2015, the Haitian delegation won 12 medals at the Los Angeles Games, a historic record! In 2019, the delegation earned 10 medals in disciplines including unified football, track and field and equestrian. Once again, Haiti seeks to continue to reach new milestones and shine a positive light on its local athletic talent. Here are some incredible stories shared by our athletes, families and partners.
Widjmy Charles
My name is Widjmy Charles and I have been part of the Special Olympics movement for more than 10 years. I am 29 years old and I am from Port-au-Prince. Back in 2019, I won a gold medal in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. It was an amazing experience and achievement. It bring to me a lot of joy. I hope to renew those same experiences and emotions in the Berlin games 2023.
My name is Ketia Jean-Louis, I am 27 years old and I am from Kenscoff. I really love equestrian and it’s been a year since I am part of the Special Olympics movement. I am really happy on representing my country and it’s my first time doing international competitions. I am working really hard in order to bring many medals back home in the Berlin Special Olympics World Games.
Renia Joseph
My name is Renia Joseph, and I am 24 years old, and I am from Port-au-Prince. I have been with Special Olympics for 10 years. I am competing in Athletics. I run really fast. In 2019, I won a silver medal in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. That achievement made me really happy. I hope to repeat and enjoy those same emotions in the 2023 World Games.
Darlene Milord
My name is Darlene Milord and I have been part of Special Olympics for more than 10 years. I am 35 years old and I am from Kenscoff. I am an equestrian athlete. In 2019, in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, I won many medals. This was such a great accomplishment. After the competition the judges came to congratulate me because it was one of the first time they saw such of great performance. I hope to do the same for the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin.
Christelle Paul
My name is Christelle Paul and I have been part of the Special Olympics movement for more than 7 years. I am 19 years old and I am from Port-au-Prince. I take part in athletics as a runner. In 2019 I run a silver medal in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. A lot of people around me didn’t think that I was capable of doing such of amazing accomplishment. I hope to repeat that in the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin.
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