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NEWS | Feb. 22, 2018

Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship

By Senior Airman Delano Scott 11th Wing Public Affairs

Special Olympics D.C. is the sole provider of sports, health and inclusion programs that benefit over 1,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the district. Approximately 75 Special Olympics athletes took part in competitions, with more than 60 military volunteers from the National Capital Region helping with equipment, keeping score and providing encouragement to the participants.
Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship
SLIDESHOW | 6 images | Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard members present the colors during the opening ceremony of the 2018 D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship at a bowling alley in Hyattsville, Md., Feb. 16, 2018. Service members throughout the National Capital Region volunteered their time to support the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)