Thursday night, the Opening Ceremonies for the Annual Special Olympics Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament were held in Hays.
Presenting Sponsors, the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus were featured in the opening ceremonies that are highlighted by the lighting of the
cauldron. Matthew Weems of Topeka
carried the torch and lit the Special Olympic flame.
cauldron. Matthew Weems of Topeka
carried the torch and lit the Special Olympic flame.Despite cancellation of most activities due to the weekend’s weather forecast, there was an outstanding turnout at FHSU’s Gross Coliseum. If you missed the live coverage on Hays Post. Eagle Community Television Channel 14 and 614 will replay the festivities.
The Olympic weekend activities are cancelled from 5p.m. today through Saturday.
There will be no banquet or dance today.
This year marks the 37th year the tournament has been held in Hays out of the 41 years of basketball for Special Olympics Kansas.