TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 19, 2026
AND THEY’RE OFF! Team Michigan athletes, coaches, Unified partners, and delegation members departed Grand Rapids this morning for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games after an exciting sendoff at the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center. Family members, supporters, and staff lined the route as the Grand Rapids Police Department provided a special escort to the airport.
TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 18, 2026
One more sleep until the Team Michigan delegation takes off for the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis, MN.
Daily Team Michigan communication updates will be distributed throughout the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, providing the latest medal counts, competition results, athlete highlights, photos, schedules, and important announcements from Minneapolis.
What We Do
Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.
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