RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A few weeks after 8News received a visit from the president and CEO of the Special Olympics, the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games were held over a warm June weekend.

The games, held for two days on June 6 to June 7, at the University of Richmond, featured over 1,200 athletes from across Virginia competing in a variety of sports, including swimming, track and field, tennis and more.

Softball was held at Glen Allen Softball Complex, bowling at the Bowlero West End and a swimming event at Swim RVA.

On Saturday, June 7, they held a breakfast at the Heilman Dining Center to kick off the games before multiple races, tournaments and other sporting events took place throughout the day.

"Our athletes come here to earn medals for sure, but they come here to show all

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