Three Kentucky Athletes Strike Gold on Six-Medal Day for Team Kentucky Brianna Goode was one of two Kentucky bowlers to bring home gold medals in the singles event. Three athletes grabbed gold medals and three more added silver and bronze as Team Kentucky claimed six total medals on the first day possible at the Games. ...
Today at the USA Games – June 6
Thompson Thrills at Coronado Springs to Close Day 1 Torrey Thompson of Rockport provided the biggest thrills of the day as the last Team Kentucky athlete in action with two matches at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Thompson had to wait until nearly 4 pm to take the court for the first time and struggled early …
Today at the USA Games – June 5
Let the Games Begin! Team Kentucky marches into Exploria Stadium during the Parade of Athletes at the 2022 USA Games Opening Ceremonies. Led by the Unified golf pair of Wake Mullins and Unified partner Dennis Gaines, Team Kentucky marched proudly into Exploria Stadium - the home of the Orlando City FC of MLS and the ...
Team Kentucky Ready for Florida
Next Stop for Team Kentucky is Orlando! Bocce athlete Kym Dicakamore practices at the EKU Rec Center during Team Kentucky Training Camp. The athletes, Unified partners and coaches who make up Team Kentucky for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games completed their official team preparations for the Games and now their next stop is Orlando! ...
SOKY Presents 2021 Annual Awards
Chitwood, Walker and Williams Honored at Annual SOKY Board Luncheon Special Olympics Kentucky presented its most prestigious awards of the year on Dec. 13 during our annual Board Luncheon. The Awards go to those who most exemplify the Spirit of Special Olympics throughout the year. Muhlenberg County athlete Katie Williams was named the program’s Athlete …
2022 Winter Sports Season Plans Return to Regular Schedule
Basketball Season, Winter Games Look to Return to Pre-Pandemic Structure After a 2021 season that saw serious limitations on our winter sports schedule, we are planning a return to our normal schedule in 2022. Most affected are the State Winter Games and 2022 basketball season. Winter Games After a year as a single-day event, the …
Fall Sports Roll On
With October’s arrival, the fall sports season is starting to pick up steam. Led by bowling, the fall sports season rivals spring as SOKY’s busiest time of the year. But in addition to our biggest single sport, the season also includes two of our most unique events — the State Equestrian Competition and the State …
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Do your Holiday shopping with Amazon Smile this year and every gift you buy can help support Special Olympics Kentucky athletes at no additional cost to you!
2021 Summer Sports Ready to Go
The 2021 Summer Sports Season is ready to take off right after the State Summer Games come to a close.
Colleges Continue Unified Sports Opportunities Despite Challenges
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, two Kentucky universities continued – and two started – their participation in Unified College programming in the 2020-21 school year.