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Kentucky Nominates Six to Special Olympics USA for 2027 World Summer Games SOKY has nominated three athletes, one coach and one management team member to the Special Olympics USA team that will compete at the 2027 World Summer Games in Santiago, Chile. READ MORE Two Truck Pulls Remain in 2026 READ MORE You can still Pull for a Purpose to support Special Olympics Kentucky athletes at upcoming Truck Pulls in Paducah and Louisville. Get Ready Now for Fall Sports Season READ MORE Fall is our busiest season of the year and includes our most popular individual sport - bowling - as well as flag football, equestrian amd artistic gymnastics. Don't miss your chance to get in the game. Sign up now! Team Kentucky Returns from USA Games with 39 Medals Team Kentucky brought back 38 medals from the USA Games, including 17 golds, after an incredible week in Minneapolis. READ MORE Justin Hale showing his gold medal on the medal stand. Flag football player with the ball running from defenders. Santiago, Chile, landmarks with Special Olympics World Games and Special Olympics Kentucky logos
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2027 World Games and SOKY logos over the Santiago, Chile, skyline.

Kentucky Nominates Six For 2027 World Games

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Mentor and participant show a lamb at the 2024 Sunshine Class

Sunshine Class Expands in 2026

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Richmond Police Chief Rodney Richardson carries the Special Olympics Flame of Hope with a Special Olympics athlete.

Richmond Police Chief Shares Final Leg Experience

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Youth Leadership Participants Excel at USA Games

Youth Leadership Participants Excel at USA Games

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Sign Up Now for Fall Sports

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State Golf Tournament

State Golf Tournament

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One of the most unique events on the SOKY calendar, the annual State Equestrian Competition returns to Lakeside Arena in Frankfort for the second year in a row on Sunday, August 30.

State Equestrian Competition

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State Softball Tournament Returns to Owensboro

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