From August 4 to 8, residents and staff at Portage Atlantic gathered for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and personal growth during the 2025 Summer Olympics edition.
Throughout the week, participants challenged themselves in a variety of events: soccer keep-ups, 3-point basketball shooting, volleyball (staff vs. community), canoe races, long jump, 100m sprint, and the ever-entertaining welly toss.
Each event awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, and the community also voted for two special honours: Most Encouraging and Best Sportsmanship. The theme of the week was pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, a message that resonated deeply with residents as they work on their recovery journey. Many who initially doubted their athletic abilities discovered new strengths, proving that perseverance and a willingness to try can lead to meaningful progress, both on and off the field.
The week was about more than sports. It was an opportunity for residents to practice resilience, support one another, and celebrate personal victories; qualities that are essential to their rehabilitation and growth.
On Friday, a closing ceremony brought both communities together to present medals and certificates for each event, and to reflect on the objectives set at the start of the week. The atmosphere was filled with pride, camaraderie, and a shared sense of achievement, echoing the progress residents continue to make in their recovery.
The Olympics once again proved that success isn’t only measured by winning, it’s about perseverance, connection, and discovering what you’re capable of when you believe in yourself.
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