Arizona Cardinals transport over 140 athletes to Special Olympics USA Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals flew more than 140 athletes and coaches to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time a widebody aircraft has been used for the Special Olympics Airlift, allowing the athletes to travel together as a team. The Cardinals partnered with Gridiron Air for this initiative, becoming the first professional sports team to offer its aircraft for this purpose. The athletes arrived in Minnesota and are set to return to Arizona on June 27.
- •Cardinals sent over 140 athletes and coaches to Minneapolis
- •First widebody aircraft used in Airlift history
- •Flight provides team travel experience for the athletes
- •Airlift has transported over 10,000 athletes since 1987
- •Return trip to Arizona scheduled for June 27
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals fly athletes, coaches to Special Olympics
"The Cardinals sent more than 140 athletes and coaches to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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