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Orlando will host the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022, the group’s Florida chapter said Tuesday in the Capitol, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody and two dozen Special Olympics athletes.
“I’m proud of us being able to host the games in 2022,” DeSantis said. “It’s an incredible opportunity for athletes, volunteers, coaches, particularly those who call Florida home. But it will help economic activity in our state, you better believe that.”
Sherry Wheelock, president and CEO of Special Olympics Florida, said Orlando beat out five other cities to host the event, but she didn’t name which cities. Orlando’s large amount of venues, access to waterways and theme parks put the city over the top, she said.
Orlando will host the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022, the group’s Florida chapter said Tuesday in the Capitol, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody and two dozen Special Olympics athletes.
“I’m proud of us being able to host the games in 2022,” DeSantis said. “It’s an incredible opportunity for athletes, volunteers, coaches, particularly those who call Florida home. But it will help economic activity in our state, you better believe that.”
Sherry Wheelock, president and CEO of Special Olympics Florida, said Orlando beat out five other cities to host the event, but she didn’t name which cities. Orlando’s large amount of venues, access to waterways and theme parks put the city over the top, she said.
