Special Olympics GB National Summer Games open in West Midlands

The Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games began on August 26 in the West Midlands, featuring about 1,200 athletes. The event follows a 21-day, 15-sport program and occurs for the first time since 2017. Activities will take place at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium and Wyndley Leisure Centre. The games focus on showcasing athletes with intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis on changing perceptions about their abilities. Manchester rapper Aitch is set to perform at the opening ceremony, where swimmer Katie Day and athlete Greg Silvester will officially commence the games.

• 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Hundreds in Special Olympics GB national games