Special Olympics Oklahoma held its inaugural state qualifying tennis event on Saturday, February 10th. Athletes competing in this event will secured their places in the upcoming Summer Games in May, marking a milestone as tennis joins the roster of featured sports for the first time.
"We are excited to host our first-ever state qualifying competition," says John Seals, VP of Sports and Training at Special Olympics Oklahoma. "With esteemed Tennis Hall of Famer David Minihan serving as our volunteer director, we are grateful for his dedication in providing coaching training for our Special Olympics coaches statewide and securing essential equipment through grants. This event signifies a historic moment for Special Olympics in Oklahoma, offering our athletes a new opportunity to showcase their skills."
Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes have been diligently preparing for this event, embodying the organization's values of determination, inclusion, and courage. Preparation continues this spring for the Games coming in May.
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