Medal winners achievements officially recognised

During the reception Area Chairman, Councillor Carolyn Wilson presented each of the athletes with a commemorative glass medal from the Council to mark their achievements.

She said: "The whole Highland team put on a great show at the Special Olympics coming home with 73 medals. This impressive medal tally was aided by the Ross and Cromarty athletes who all came home with an award.

"Tonight is a chance to congratulate the athletes on their sporting success and to recognise their hard work and commitment as well as the support given to them by their families, coaches and carers. On behalf of the Area Committee we wish them well in their preparations for the next Games in 4 years time."

Ross-shire medals winners were:

Allan Forsyth Culbokie 6th place in 10 Pin Bowling
Philip Hendry Alness Silver – Bowls
David Hillis Fortrose Silver – Football
Owen Jones Fearn Silver – Football
Craig Cormack Dingwall 4th & 7th place – 10 pin bowling
Michael MacCulloch Alness Silver – Football
Fraser MacDonald Tain Gold and 2 silvers – Athletics
Ionutsa McClelland Dingwall Gold & Silver – Swimming
Graeme McLeman Avoch Silver – Football
Steven Stewart Fortrose Silver – Football.