NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The opening ceremony of the Special Olympics USA Games is happening this Saturday in Minneapolis, Minn. Nearly 170 Team Florida athletes are competing in more than 16 sports.

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After every win, Kuhlmann would bring out his guitar and treat the team to his own renditions of "Hound Dog" and "Jeremiah ...

A family from Minnesota spent a day at the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games, witnessing unforgettable moments of perseverance and joy. Their children focused entirely on the athletes' efforts, not the ...

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Banners hang off of Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota campus promoting the Special Olympics events. More than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches will engage in 16 Special Olympics ...

Thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will be traveling to the Twin Cities this weekend for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The week-long ...