Special Olympics Mississippi travels to national competition in Florida

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For every week, Mississippi’s largest delegation of 173 members will likely be in Orlando, Florida for the 2022 Particular Olympics USA Video games competing for nationwide titles and their purpose is to deliver house the trophy.

Athletes, cheerleaders and coaches all packed their luggage and loaded on to the buses with one factor on their thoughts– gold.

The Particular Olympics USA Video games are held each 4 years gathering athletes from all 50 states showcasing 19-olympic type groups and particular person sports activities.

Representing from throughout Mississippi are 126 athletes, 45 coaches and workers.

“Solely these athletes getting on these three buses that had the perfect rating that they’re competing in will likely be doing their finest at that sport in Orlando, Florida,” stated President/CEO of Particular Olympics Mississippi, Monica Daniels.

Bowling Coach Charles Cothern from Natchez stated he’s excited to compete on a nationwide degree with the perfect bowlers within the state.

“I’m elated. It’s only a blessing and a privilege. It’s only a golden alternative that I’m going to make the most of. At this time is my birthday and that is my birthday current,” stated Cothern.

When you’ve got athletes, you even have help—dad and mom.

“He’s working the 4 by one, lengthy soar and he’s doing the 100M and he’s excited. He ouldn’t sleep final night time. I couldn’t sleep neither, so we’re simply able to go to signify from Desoto county,” stated Hosea Tate.

Additionally, on the bus able to cheer on the groups— cheerleaders.

“You’ve received to jam with us. You’ve received to jam with us, the Mississippi Groups.”

The Particular Olympics Sport will start on Sunday, June 5 and run by means of Sunday, June 12.