As the Special Olympics USA games kick off this weekend in Orlando, local athletes with Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society representing team Alabama got a big send-off before heading to the sunshine state
There was lots of cheering and signs of encouragement from family and friends before the athletes departed to Orlando to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
The athletes hailing from Washington County have earned their spots and have been training for this very moment for three months.They’ll be competing in bocce ball, basketball, golf, and cheerleading. “I’ll be thinking about him out there. I’m going to go out there, and get the gold medal, and try my best, play hard, work hard, play like champions work like champions,” said Haig.
“I’m excited and everything and it’s hard for me but I’m not nervous, I’m not nervous, but I’m a little nervous because I’m going to miss my parents.”
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