2026 USA GAMES

In June 2026, Special Olympics will bring 4,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Featuring 19 sports, the Games will shine a light on the abilities and strengths of people with intellectual disabilities and will take place from June 20-26, 2026.
 
Special Olympics Kansas will send a delegation of athletes, Unified partners, staff, and coaches to the USA Games to represent Kansas! Every week we will highlight a member of Team Kansas. View our delegation below. 

FULL DELEGATION

Meet the Athletes

Athletics (Track & Field)

Becca Shepherd

Haysville

Basketball

Cornhole

Chris Barnes

Wichita

Jared Molter

Topeka

Golf

Brandi Fogg

Haysville

Swimming

Ethan Folks

Eudora

Victoria VanAlstine

Lawrence

Stevie Walker

Osage City

Lance Welch

Valley Center

Tennis

Kiel Miller

Haysville

Youth Leadership Experience 

Perry Shogren

Tonganoxie