The Special Olympics Summer Games began on Friday with the opening ceremony in Reynold’s Coliseum. Athletes from different North Carolina counties competed in nine events in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs. The events included athletics, bowling, cheerleading, cycling, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming and volleyball.
Estella Vacher from Vance County gets emotional as she is about to receive a gold medal for volleyball skills for her individual skill division from UNC Chapel Hill volleyball player Julia Scoles during the award ceremony as part of the Special Olympics at Carmichael Gymnasium Saturday, Jun 3 2017. Volleyball was among several events taking place on campus during the Special Olympics Summer Games. The Olympics allow those with disabilities across North Carolina the chance to compete in various sporting events.
