Special Olympics Kansas State Tournament comes to Hays, Manhattan

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Hays and Manhattan will host the annual Special Olympics Kansas State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament. On March 17 and...

March 3, 2023
1:32 AM

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Hays and Manhattan will host the annual Special Olympics Kansas State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament. On March 17 and 18 officials say more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans will join forces for one of the largest events for individuals with all ages with intellectual disabilities. This year marks the 45th year the tournament has been held in Hays out of the 51 years of the basketball tournament for Special Olympics Kansas. This is the first year the Eastern half of the state will play their portion of the tournament in Manhattan.

Shayndel Jones