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  1. Athletics
  2. Basketball
  3. Bowling
  4. Cheerleading
  5. Flag Football
  6. Golf
  7. Soccer
  8. Softball

The sport of athletics encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level. Through the track-and-field-based athletics training program, participants can develop total fitness to compete in any sport. As with all Special Olympics sports, athletics offers athletes the opportunity to learn through skill development and competitive settings and to be involved in large social settings.

Fun Facts:
Athletics was an event at the first Special Olympics International Games held in Chicago, Illinois in 1968.
Special Olympics Washington was honored to send Kellen Mendez, from Longview, to the 2023 World Games in Berlin.