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Minnesota 2026

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ESPN’s Coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

From June 20 – 26, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches from all 50 states to Minneapolis to compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. ESPN will provide 48 hours of live competition coverage on ESPN+ through the ESPN App, featuring events including athletics, swimming, powerlifting and flag football, along with ABC preview and review programming.
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Christy Sovereign is Leading the Charge for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The following is an article by FanSided, who interviewed Christy Sovereign, the CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on her involvement with Special Olympics and the preparation of the Games.
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Minnesota Wins Bid to Host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026
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