2026年特殊奧林匹克美國運動會圓滿閉幕，激勵人心
2026 Special Olympics USA Games Come to an Inspiring Close
Updated at: June 26, 2026 at 02:30 AM
2026年夏季特殊奧運會美國賽（Special Olympics USA Games）於6月20日至26日在明尼蘇達州雙城（Twin Cities）舉行，並圓滿落幕，留下深具影響力的融合（inclusion）傳承。
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held from June 20–26 in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, reached a spectacular conclusion, leaving behind a powerful legacy of inclusion.
這場為期一週的賽事匯聚了全國約3,000名運動員，在明尼蘇達大學及國家體育中心等場地進行16項奧運風格的體育競賽。
The week-long event brought together approximately 3,000 athletes from across the country to compete in 16 different Olympic-style sports at venues like the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center.
除了競技帶來的熱情之外，本屆賽事特別強調透過「融合運動」（Unified Sports）達成團結，讓患有與未患有智能障礙的運動員能並肩作戰。
Beyond the thrill of competition, the Games emphasized unity through 'Unified Sports,' where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities played side-by-side.
這場活動取得了巨大成功，吸引了75,000名粉絲到場支持，並獲得全國媒體的廣泛報導。
The event was a massive success, drawing 75,000 fans and receiving widespread national media coverage.
一大亮點是「健康運動員體驗」（Healthy Athletes Experience），提供了10,000次免費健康檢查，展現對參賽者全方位身心健康的承諾。
A significant highlight was the 'Healthy Athletes Experience,' which provided 10,000 free health screenings, reinforcing the commitment to the participants' holistic well-being.
在亨廷頓銀行體育場（Huntington Bank Stadium）舉行的閉幕典禮為活動畫下暖心的句點，其中包括將聖火傳遞給2030年主辦城市克利夫蘭（Cleveland）的儀式，以及讓所有代表團同歡的活力派對。
The closing ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium served as a heartfelt finale, featuring a ceremonial torch pass to Cleveland, the 2030 host city, and a vibrant dance party that united every delegation.
最終，這些賽事成功改變了對智能障礙的觀感，證明透過體育，我們可以為每一位參與者建立一個更平等且多元的社會。
Ultimately, the Games succeeded in changing perceptions about intellectual disabilities, proving that through sport, we can foster a more equitable and diverse society for everyone involved.
