“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” – Special Olympics official athlete’s oath
Smiles were abundant as athletes and the community came together for the 2026 Bowie County Special Olympics Dianna Melton Relays Wednesday at Lions Stadium in New Boston. Opening ceremonies began with the welcome of all participating groups and a torch run around the stadium’s track by representative athletes from each group. The annual games is one of the most anticipated events put on at Lions Stadium, said New Boston Independent Superintendent Brian Bobbitt. “If this event doesn’t put a smile on your face, something is wrong with you,” Bobbitt said.
Tribune photos by Susan Lindsey
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