Troy University welcomes athletes during 2026 Special Olympics

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Over the weekend, Troy University held Alabama’s 2026 Special Olympics.

During the event, Olympians competed in a number of games ranging from track and shot put to javelin throwing and bowling.

One major theme among participants, volunteers and families alike was community.

“I love how the communities come together,” said Kerry…

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Statewide Special Olympics Torch Run finishes on the Troy University campus.

The Alabama Special Olympics State Games may not have happened this year due to COVID, but part of the Olympic tradition still carried on through the efforts of the state’s law enforcement community.

The Statewide Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run ended on Troy University‘s John Lewis Quad on Friday afternoon.

Even though the…

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Statewide Torch Run held to bring awareness to Alabama Special Olympics.

The Troy University Police Department is taking part in an event to bring awareness to the Special Olympics even though the event is not happening this year due to COVID.

The University Police along with law enforcement from across the state are taking part in the Special Olympics Torch Run. The run is an…

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