Oregon
Special Olympics Oregon hosts summer games
CORVALLIS Ore. (KPTV) – The Summer State Games were back in Corvallis after the Summer Special Olympics returned following a seven-year hiatus.
Around 900 athletes and 300 coaches from around the state came together to compete in various games including golf, softball and track.
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“In general, I love how there’s so much sportsmanship,” one participant said. “Once you become a part of it you do it for the rest of your lives because it makes such an impact on so many people’s lives.”
Special Olympics Oregon said nearly 1,000 volunteers helped put this event on.
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