Winnipeg, MB – This weekend, over 550 athletes, coaches, and mission staff from across Manitoba will gather in Winnipeg to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics Manitoba Provincial Summer Games, presented by the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg. Taking place from June 20–22, these Games are a celebration of inclusion, perseverance, and the power of sport to transform lives.
Athletes will compete in 10 sports, including basketball, athletics, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, and more, with events held at the University of Manitoba and other facilities around Winnipeg. These Games also serve as a qualifier for athletes hoping to represent Manitoba at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat.
- Opening Ceremonies – Friday, June 20 at 7:00 PM, Doors open at 6:30 PM (Investors Group Athletic Centre, University of Manitoba)
- Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM)Â is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through sport. SOM offers quality sport training programs and competitions to athletes across Manitoba from the age of 2 years and up. These unique programs create the opportunity for athletes of all abilities to participate and be a part of a team, and help create more inclusive communities across Manitoba.
