In 1968 she organized the first International Special Olympics Games, in which 1,000 athletes from the U.S., Canada and France competed. Now there are more than 70 countries, serving a total of a million athletes. California Special Olympics was established in 1969. Training is provided in 19 sports. These include the Summer sports of aquatics, athletes, basketball, bowling, equestrian, gymnastics, roller skating, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, weightlifting, cycling, golf and team handball.
Winter sports are floor hockey, alpine and nordic skiing and figure and speed skating.
There are more than 350 events throughout the state each year. All rights reserved .