TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 21, 2026
After an unforgettable Opening Ceremony, Team Michigan shifted its focus to competition with a full day of training and sport-specific practices across Minneapolis at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Athletes had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with competition venues, fine-tune their skills, and make final preparations before competition officially begins on Monday, June 22.
TEAM MICHIGAN | Special Olympics USA Games Update | June 20, 2026
Let the Games Begin!
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway. Tonight, Team Michigan – a delegation nearly 80 strong – proudly marched into Huntington Bank Stadium alongside 3,000 athletes from across the nation as part of Opening Ceremony. Decked out in Team Michigan gear, our athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and delegation members celebrated the start of a week of competition, inclusion, and achievement.
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.
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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- 24 Sports
- 2,954 Active Certified Coaches
- 23,216 Volunteers
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