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Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games underway in Terre Haute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:18 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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Summary

The Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games are taking place in Terre Haute this weekend, starting June 13. The event opened with a ceremony featuring a parade of athletes and entertainment. Competition includes athletics, bocce, bowling, cycling, powerlifting, swimming, and volleyball, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday. The Games emphasize inclusion and celebration of abilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and events are free for the public. Terre Haute has hosted the Summer Games since the mid-1970s, affirming its long-standing commitment to the Special Olympics movement, which began in 1968.

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•The Summer Games are hosted by Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
•Competition includes track and field, bocce, and swimming among other sports.
•The event has a history of almost 50 years in Terre Haute.
•The opening ceremony featured the lighting of the Special Olympics cauldron.
•Events continue today until 5 p.m. and conclude on Sunday at noon.

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12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Tribune-Star Editorial: Special Olympics event a time for celebration and inspiration

What they're saying

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It’s a celebration of all abilities. A place that defines enthusiasm. A world where no one is left out. And for those who want to experience a true honor — a blessing of the scope that this life rarely bestows — they should show up, if only to cheer on strangers. We promise, it will be worth it. Every June, thousands of athletes, family members, volunteers and fans descend on Terre Haute for ...
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