Our highly anticipated Summer Games - presented by Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business - brought together our community for our annual celebration of athleticism and inclusion.
By the Numbers
2,000+ participated including athletes, Unified Sports® partners, & coaches
1,700+ volunteers supported five sports at three venues
1,800+ officers ran 400+ miles for 3-Day Law Enforcement Torch Run®
1,000+ health screenings & education offered through Healthy Athletes®
The wait is almost over! Team Connecticut is heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, uniting with 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states for a week of inclusion on and beyond the playing field.
It all begins June 20 at Opening Ceremonies, when our team will walk in the Parade of Athletes and see performances by headliners Demi Lovato and John Batiste. Competition takes place through June 26, with Team Connecticut participating in five of the 16 sports offered, as well as the Youth Leadership Experience.
Fans across the country can follow the action with ESPN's extensive coverage throughout the week, streaming live from Opening Ceremonies, swimming, track & field, powerlifting, and flag football.
Over the Edge is filling fast! Only 50 slots remain to descend 30+ stories down Mohegan Sun's iconic Sky Tower in support of Special Olympics Connecticut athletes.
📅 Friday, August 28 📍 Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT
From bucket-list seekers to corporate teams and everyone in between, this event brings people together for an extraordinary experience that changes lives. Step up, gear up, and go Over the Edge to help build a more inclusive Connecticut.
All you need is the courage to take that first step - sign up today!
We made SportsCenter! On June 3, Team CT members including Oxford High School's Unified basketball team as well as students from Bristol Central and Eastern High Schools and Chippens Middle School took part in a Unified Sports Day at ESPN, part of ESPN's Take Back Sports initiative. Opportunities like this spread awareness about the power of Unified Sports in schools and communities. Click the image to see the video!
Special Olympics Connecticut athlete and Global Messenger Brian Drexler was inducted as the Special Olympics Athlete Ambassador for the Southington Police Department during a ceremony at the police station earlier this month. This partnership is a wonderful example of inclusion, community, and leadership in action. Congrats Brian and thank you to Southington PD!
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