The 2nd Special Olympics USA National Games were held July 18-23, 2010 in Lincoln, NE.  Over 3000 atheltes from all 50 states competed at the games.  The site for the 2014 National Games has not yet been chosen.

2010 National Games Website

Beyond the Special Olympics Tennessee local, area and state competitions are The Special Olympics USA National Games. The Special Olympics USA National Games were created to provide an additional opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Special Olympic athletes in an Olympic environment and to promote stronger awareness and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities throughout the United States.

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Pictured Above:  Memphis Athlete Jeff Matthews takes a swing for the Team Tennessee Unified Softball Team at the 2006 Special Olympics National Games. 

The 2006 Special Olympics USA National Summer Games, brought more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes from across the United States, as well as more than 1,000 coaches and official delegates, and 9,000 members and friends.

Athletes participating in the Special Olympics National Games competed in a wide variety of Olympic-style sports that included: aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, gymnastics, MATP, powerlifting, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.