Detroit, MI — Special Olympics Michigan announced last week that the 2022 Unified Cup will take place in Detroit from July 31 – August 6, 2022. The Unified Cup is a global football (soccer) tournament featuring nearly 600 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from up to 31 nations.
Mary Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics International said, “Special Olympics is proud to host the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 in the city of Detroit. Detroit’s commitment to inclusion, along with its passionate fan base, make the city a powerful platform to showcase the unifying power of sport. This event will demonstrate the talent, dedication, and leadership of Special Olympics athletes from around the world.”
The Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 will be the second-ever tournament of its kind in the Special Olympics’ 53-year history. Single-sport tournaments are opportunities for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete together on the same team which promotes inclusion and camaraderie.
The Unified Cup will be held at Keyworth Stadium, home of the Detroit City Football Club, and millions of viewer’s across the globe will be able to experience it on ESPN.
The Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 has received sponsorship support from Toyota, ESPN, Ally Financial, Gallagher, The Coca-Cola Company, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
