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The Kansas Special Olympics State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament will be held in Hays, March 16, 17 and 18.

“We are excited that Hays will again be the host of the tournament,” said Tim Rehder, Kansas Special Olympics senior vice president of program operations. “Over the years, the support from the community, Fort Hays State University, the Hays Recreation Commission and City of Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau have made the event one that 1,500 athletes and coaches look forward to attending every year.”

Hays has been hosting the Kansas Special Olympics Tournament for decades.

In addition, the prime sponsor, the Kansas State Council Knights of Columbus is in Hays to support the athletes and present their donation to Kansas Special Olympics during the Opening Ceremony.

“The City of Hays is honored to host this event once again,” said Rick Rekoske, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Thousands of fans flock to Hays, hundreds of volunteers and dozens of businesses help with this phenomenal event.”