World Games

The 2011 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Athens, Greece, June 25th to July 4th.
2011 World Games Website

There are five athletes from Tennessee that will be a part of team USA and participating in the world games.

Leslie Burnett: Bowling
Nathan Golden: Bowling
Clint Blalock: Golf
Eddy Blalock: Golf
Michelle Moseley:  Track and Field

To view all of team USA, please visit the Special Olympics Team USA website:
2011 Team USA website



Special Olympics World Games have grown to become one of the world's leading athletic events, celebrating the achievements of Special Olympics athletes from around the globe.

Every two years, thousands of Special Olympics athletes from six continents come together to showcase their athletic skills and bring the spirit of the Special Olympics organization to life. Alternating between Summer and Winter Games, Special Olympics World Games feature intense athletic competition and inspiring performances from talented Special Olympics athletes from across the globe.

As with all Special Olympics events, Special Olympics World Games are offered free of charge to all selected athletes thanks to the generous support of our Special Olympics friends and corporate sponsors.

Special Olympics Tennessee

Pictured Above:  Opening Ceremonies at the 2009 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, China. Six  athletes and two  coaches from Tennessee attended the games.