Virtual Special Olympics this year

The Special Olympics Summer Games have been moved to an online format. Sports and Training Director Tim Schuster says the 2020 Virtual Summer Games will be unlike any competition before.

Athletes will compete in a variety of events from their homes…..

The Virtual Summer Games kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5 via Facebook Live, with the Opening Ceremony. The virtual Opening Ceremony will include pieces that would traditionally be in a Special Olympics Missouri Opening Ceremony including the Athlete’s and Coach’s Oath, a Law Enforcement Torch Run, entertainment, a special guest declaring the games officially open, and much more.