VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - More than 1,000 athletes will be in the Resort City Saturday and Sunday to compete in a number of sports, including golf and soccer.
The Special Olympics Virginia Fall Championships are the organization's largest event of the year.
The competition kicks off at the Virginia Beach Sports Center with a bocce competition at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
“It's one of those sports that allows our athletes of all abilities, all ages, to be able to be a part of a team and bring their best to this court," said David Thomason, President of Special Olympics Virginia.
News 3 Sports Director Marc Davis helped emcee the Opening Ceremony Saturday night at the Sports Center.
Sunday events kick off with golf at Virginia Beach National at 7:30 a.m.
