(Radio Iowa) – A few thousand athletes with intellectual disabilities from all across the state will gather in Ames next week for the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, according to games spokeswoman Megan Filipi.
The three-day event will gather a sizeable group on the I-S-U campus.
Filipi says the athletes will be taking part in a range of different sports over the three days.
The opening ceremonies on Thursday night will include a parade of athletes, awards and recognition, and a torch will be used for the lighting of the cauldron. Find more information at www.soiowa.org.
