Special Olympics Summer Games officially underway in Newark, Delaware
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Special Olympics Summer Games have commenced at the University of Delaware's athletic complex in Newark on June 12. More than 700 athletes are participating across various events including tennis, power-lifting, track and field, softball, and bocce. This year marks the 55th edition of the games in Delaware, supported by over 1,000 volunteers. Additional events are scheduled throughout the weekend as athletes compete for medals in their respective disciplines.
- •Over 700 athletes are competing this weekend.
- •Events include tennis, power-lifting, and track and field.
- •More than 1,000 volunteers are assisting the games.
- •Softball and bocce games have already started.
- •This is the 55th year of the Summer Games in Delaware.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — The Special Olympics Summer Games have begun in Newark, Delaware
"The Special Olympics Summer Games are officially underway at University of Delaware's athletic complex in Newark including tennis, power-lifting as well as track and field events.
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