2026 Special Olympics USA Games Team SONC Recap

The 2026 USA Games provided an extraordinary opportunity for Team SONC athletes to showcase their talent, determination, and sportsmanship on the national stage. This recap highlights the achievements, meaningful connections, and memorable moments that defined our journey. From competition venues to celebration events, our athletes represented North Carolina with pride, demonstrating perseverance, unity, and excellence throughout the week. We extend our sincere gratitude to the athletes, coaches, Unified partners, families, volunteers, and supporters whose dedication made this experience possible. Your commitment continues to strengthen the Special Olympics movement and inspire communities across our state. Congratulations to Team SONC on an incredible USA Games experience and for representing our state with distinction. http://www.sonc.net The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics aims to combine high quality sports with a wide audience, and be a driving force for social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.