A party of 39 leaves the Isle of Man today, bound for the Special Olympics in China.
The opening ceremony is next Tuesday in Shanghai, where the Manx team will join over 7,000 athletes from 168 other countries.
The Island's team will compete in the aquatics, athletics, bocce, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics and equestrian events.
Chairman of the Special Olympics team, Moe Sherring, says it will be a once in a lifetime experience:
Enduro: Jed Etchells storms to victory on home soil
Manx rider excels during British rounds five and six on Island
Dean Harrison sets the pace in opening S100 qualifying
Paul Jordan also impresses during first night at Billown
Paynel and Mahdzan win WDSC Isle of Man round
Two days of downhill racing was held on section of TT course
Tennis: Harris defeated in Wimbledon Mixed Doubles
Former Island player and Freya Christie lose out in first round
