Special Olympics is a place where athletes with intellectual disabilities can experience inclusion and empowerment through sport. For SOBC – Surrey’s Jotham Polege, he has been excelling in his sports and making lasting friendships for 15 years. A talented multi-sport athlete, Jotham participates in basketball, soccer, softball, and many other sports!
Polege recently competed in the 2024 Summer Regional Qualifiers for softball, hoping to qualify for the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Prince George! He displayed his great softball talents on the field, impressing his coaches and teammates.
“I love Jotham,” said SOBC – Surrey softball coach Chris Baldry. “He takes his lead hand and he does the Babe Ruth thing where he points to the outfield. That’s his routine every time he gets up to bat, and it’s just so fun to watch.”
“I just love doing it,” said Jotham.
Hear more from Jotham’s story by watching the video below!