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Team Kentucky Set to Depart for 2026 USA Games The waiting is over and now Team Kentucky is set to take off for Minneapolis and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! The team will meet in Louisville on June 18 and depart for Minnesota on June 19, ahead of the Opening Ceremonies on June 20. READ MORE The Magical Disney Getaway Raffle is BACK! SOKY wants to send YOU to the Happiest Place on Earth!!! One lucy person will win a one-week trip to Walt Disney World in the Magical Disney Getaway Raffle. READ MORE Time to Sign Up for Summer Sports READ MORE Looking for something to get you through the dog days of summer? Sign up now to compete in either our softball or golf seasons...or maybe even both! Athlete and law enforcement officer carrying the Special Olympics torch. Team Kentucky entering the Opening Ceremonies at the 2022 USA Games. Athlete eyes a pitch as they swing at the 2025 State Softball Tournament. Walt Disney World Entry Gate
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Team Kentucky pair before the 2022 USA Games departure.

Team Kentucky Set to Depart for USA Games

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EKU Water Tower

Big Location Changes at Summer Games This Year

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Torch Run Final Leg Carries Flame of Hope to Richmond

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SOKY, LouCity FC Announce Unified Soccer Team

SOKY, LouCity FC Announce Unified Soccer Team

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Tonya Cornett waving gold pom pons over her head.

Two SOKY Athletes Going to USA Games in Unique Roles

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2026 Summer Sports Season

2026 Summer Sports Season

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Kim Satterwhite and Brennan Smith present the Golisano Award to Jeff Corder.

Corder Honored with Golisano Health Award

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 Team Kentucky USA Games Departure
June 19 @ 7:25 am

2026 Team Kentucky USA Games Departure

Muhammad Ali International Airport

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7:25 am - 8:00 am
2026 LETR Charity Motorcycle Ride
June 27 @ 10:00 am

2026 LETR Charity Motorcycle Ride

Bluegrass Harley-Davidson

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10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2026 Special Olympics USA Games
June 20 @ 7:30 pm

2026 Special Olympics USA Games

University of Minnesota

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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
2026 Team Kentucky USA Games Return
June 27 @ 8:00 am

2026 Team Kentucky USA Games Return

Muhammad Ali International Airport

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8:00 am - 9:30 pm
2026 Louisville Truck Pull Captains Kickoff
July 24 @ 12:00 pm

2026 Louisville Truck Pull Captains Kickoff

BrightSpring Health Services

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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