Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games Opening Ceremony, taking place Friday, June 6 at 7 pm at the University of Richmond's Robins Stadium.

This year’s event will be hosted by two impactful emcees:

Isaac Lucky: A Special Olympics Global Messenger and athlete from Newport News, Virginia, who has been competing since 2021 and is a passionate advocate for inclusion.

Bill Fitzgerald: CBS-6 evening anchor and dedicated advocate for children in foster care, bringing over 16 years of broadcast experience and a deep commitment to Virginia’s communities.

Emcees

Isaac Lucky

Bill Fitzgerald

We’re thrilled to welcome a group of talented artists — all who recently shined on American Idol — to the stage for an electrifying Opening Ceremony, headlined by singer-songwriter Nina Daig from Beaverdam, Virginia, whose original song “Average Joe,” a tribute to her brother with an intellectual disability, earned her a golden ticket to Hollywood.

Meet The Performers

Nina Daig

Josh King

Grayson Torrence

Clara Rae

Trenton Wright

Pat Johnson

Samantha Ray

Mary Aline

• Co-emcees: Isaac Lucky and Bill Fitzgerald.
• National Anthem: Sung by Trooper Isaiah Bishop (Virginia State Police) and signed by Maria Rogers.
• Athlete Speaker: Jesus Godinez, accompanied by his father, Saul.
• Athlete Oath (English): GameChang3rs Frank Stephens, David Egan, and Paul Marretti.
• Athlete Oath (Spanish): Nyelly Rivera.
• Coaches’ Oath: Maddie Barrera.
• Carrying in the Torch: Daniel King and Lt. Adam Bernstein (Virginia Beach Police Department).
• Lighting the Cauldron: Armani Downes and Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl Leonard.
• Fireworks Show: Courtesy of Pyro Shows.

Friday, June 6 | 7 PM | Robins Stadium, University of Richmond

For more details, visit specialolympicsva.org/summer-games.

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