Special Olympian and AC student Kimana Mar featured in Ottawa Tourism Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Meet Kimana Mar, a three-time world champion rhythmic gymnast with Special Olympics, and student in the Office Administration – Health Services program.

Mar is featured in Ottawa Tourism’s new ‘Every Body Plays in Ottawa: Athlete Stories from Ottawa’s Sport Community’ campaign that launched online on Sept. 9. The campaign champions inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

Action shot of Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine

Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine.

“Ottawa is redefining what it means to be a leader in sport. Here, success in sports goes beyond the scoreboard. It’s about who’s making the game better for everyone; athletes, fans and organizers,” said Ottawa Tourism.

 

Kimana Mar pictured with headphones and a laptop, wearing an Algonquin College hoodies.

Mar shared how Ottawa’s supportive coaches, friends and wider community empower her to thrive as an athlete and as a person with Down syndrome. “As a person with Down syndrome, it is extremely important to show everyone what we’re capable of,” Mar said.

Photo of Kimana Mar smiling in her gymnastics outfit.

Kimana Mar smiling in her gymnastics outfit.

Photo of Kimana Mar's competition medals

Kimana Mar’s competition medals.

View the full campaign on Ottawa Tourism’s website.


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