Held at East Campus, the annual event brought together more than 80 athletes from across Giles County Schools and the surrounding community for track and field competitions. The games also included adult participants with intellectual disabilities, reinforcing the inclusive nature of the event and its reach across age groups.

Hosted in partnership with Special Olympics Tennessee Area 34, the Spring Games provided athletes the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, build confidence and compete in a supportive environment. Special Olympics offers year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, creating opportunities for physical fitness, leadership and community engagement.

“We are proud to host the Special Olympics at East Campus. These athletes are incredibly deserving of a day that celebrates their hard work,” said Dr. Claire Paul, program coordinator of special education and assistant professor in the Grissom School of Education. “It is meaningful to partner with Special Olympics and to create opportunities for our campus community to be part of that experience.”

The event was supported by volunteers from across the ������� campus and community, including faculty, staff, students and partner organization KBG. Volunteers assisted with event operations, athlete support and coordination throughout the day. 26 athletes will move on to the Tennessee Summer Games in Nashville in May.

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Jessica Powers, EdD

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