The moment Armagh’s Dearbhail Savage wins gold at the Special Olympics

At the end of day five at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in the United States, Ireland had increased its haul of medals to 33.

30 timing and bronze went to Wong Khai Lunk”, Rehmani said and added: “Marvi Azhar earned bronze in 400 meters in division 3 run with timing of 01:25:16 while first and second position went to Zacarlas Sara and Chairies Witimle respectively.

While results for those distances are final, cycling competition for longer distances continues through today. Irish athletes have now claimed a total of 33 medals in what is proving to be an immensely successful World Games.

Hopper attended Moxee Elementary School and graduated from East Valley High School in 2012. In a specially filmed video message, Mr Kenny said: “I want to send my best wishes to all the athletes, mentors and trainers at Team Ireland”.

Nicola’s sister Mary Sheahan told independent.ie: “I was so excited watch the race”. In bowling Ruth Geerah (35) from Mullingar, Co Westmeath clinched gold in the singles match.

And as the Games enter the final two days there are high hopes for the soccer and basketball teams. “I would also like to thank Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his very kind message of support”.

“I’m very happy and excited, I didn’t think I was going to come first but I guess when you don’t think a thing it ends up happening”. 20-year-old James Meenan from Dundalk also took a bronze medal in the 200M.

The World Games run until August 2nd 2015.

The competitors were divided into four divisions on the basis of their ability and performance.

Jahanzaib’s parents, understandably, also expressed the pride they are feeling for their son but bemoaned the fact that they could not afford to travel to Los Angeles to see him perform.