Special Olympics Tennessee returns for summer games

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Particular Olympics Tennessee will maintain its state summer season video games in Nashville this weekend after a three-year hiatus.

Because of the pandemic, athletes are simply now returning to Nashville for the primary time since 2019 to take part in the summertime video games. Sean Stake, Vice President of Sport for Particular Olympics Tennessee, says members are thrilled to compete this yr. 

“We’re so excited to be again for the primary time in three years,” mentioned Sean Stake, VP of Sports activities for Particular Olympics Tennessee. “Our athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors are thrilled to lastly be again. The athletes have waited a very long time and have labored laborious to point out off their abilities to compete towards their friends at this yr’s video games.” 

Greater than 600 athletes of varied delegations will take part in occasions held at Lipscomb Academy and Centennial Sportsplex that embrace powerlifting, swimming, tennis and way more. 

Opening ceremonies for the occasion started on Friday, Could 21. Information 2’s very personal Hayley Weiglus, who can be the occasion’s Chair of the Board of Administrators, addressed the athletes, coaches, and volunteers at Friday’s ceremony, and with the assistance of Center Tennessee regulation enforcement the cauldron was lit! 

Competitions for the video games start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday on the campus of Lipscomb College. The general public is invited to attend and cheer on the athletes.