Special Olympics virtual summer games start Monday

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Special Olympics Montana is celebrating its 50th anniversary virtually.

The State Summer Games are beginning virtually Monday.

“We’re simply excited to be able to offer an online virtual opportunity for our athletes especially since it is our 50th year,” Special Olympics Montana Sports Director Scott Held said. “These virtual opportunities are something that never existed anywhere in the world for Special Olympics athletes to participate in, so we’re excited for that and to be able to continue to offer programming in our 50th year despite the restrictions that are...