Harding University will host the 2026 Special Olympics Arkansas Summer Games May 21-31.
Approximately 2,000 athletes and 500 coaches are expected to attend the event. Athletes will compete in sports including bocce, powerlifting, softball, swimming, track and field, and tennis.
Opening ceremonies will be held at the school’s Ted and Marcie Lloyd Track and Field Complex, located at 1825 East Beebe Capps Expressway, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. The competition will begin on May 22 at 8:30 a.m. All events will take place at Harding University’s Bison Lane except swimming, which will be held at the Searcy Swim Center, located at 525 Recreation Way. The public is invited to attend the games and support the athletes.
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