Two superstars from The Woodlands are bound for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

THE WOODLANDS, TX – This weekend on June 17, Berlin is welcoming 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and unified partners from across the globe, including The Woodlands’ very own Kevin Harrell and Davy Holak representing Special Olympics Texas.

Kevin Harrell started competing in Special Olympics at the age of 8. Since then, he has been active in basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, and softball. He will be representing Special Olympics USA in golf, his favorite sport to compete in. Competing in golf, Kevin has represented Texas at Special Olympics USA Games. Kevin’s mother has been a source of encouragement for him, challenging him to accomplish more than he thought possible.

A lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Affairs, Davy Holak had the privilege of living in Berlin and interacting for two years while in the United States Air Force. Now retired, Davy is training twice a week to best represent Special Olympics USA as a unified partner in golf. He is a parent to a child with autism and has been involved with Special Olympics for 28 years, and is also husband to a wife he admires for her willingness to help and support their family.

These two men, along with three more from the Houston metropolitan area and Special Olympics Texas coaches and unified partners will proudly represent Special Olympics USA, bringing together 133 athletes and unified partners, 38 coaches, and 23 delegation members at the largest inclusive sporting event of the year.

Athletes will compete in 14 of the 26 sports offered: athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, golf, gymnastics – artistic, gymnastics—rhythmic, kayaking, powerlifting, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball.

“As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Texas athletes in the largest inclusive sporting event of the year, we are also joining in on a global movement where the potential of every Texan athlete is realized,” said Adele Spears, Unified Marketing Manager of Special Olympics Texas. “We are excited for the athletes, coaches and partners from Texas to travel to Berlin and come together with thousands from around the world.”

The public is invited to cheer for Special Olympics USA by adding their name and message of encouragement to our digital message board at https://www.specialolympicsusa.org/ or by posting a photo or video on social media using the hashtag #Cheer4USA. Social channels will be updated daily with information about delegates from Texas, the World Games overall, their antics, movements, and progress. Follow along on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicstx, Twitter at @SOTexas, and Instagram at @specialolympicstx.