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Team Indiana departs for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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Summary

Team Indiana, consisting of over 100 athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and support staff, will fly from Indianapolis International Airport on Friday to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. They will participate in the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 22, at the University of Minnesota, which will be broadcast at 8:30 p.m. ET. Team Indiana is competing in ten sports including basketball, bocce, and soccer. They will also participate in Youth and Adult Leadership Experiences during the event.

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Key Details

•Departure from Indianapolis is scheduled for Friday.
•Opening Ceremony takes place on June 22 at the University of Minnesota.
•Team Indiana competes in ten sports including swimming and track and field.
•111 members are part of Team Indiana's delegation.
•Event includes Youth and Adult Leadership Experiences.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Team Indiana leaves Friday for Special Olympics USA Games

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INDIANA — More than 100 athletes, Unified partners, coaches and support staff with Team Indiana will depart Friday from Indianapolis International Airport for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis. Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is part of the global Special Olympics movement, created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons ...
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