Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - Athletes came from all around the state of Kentucky to Shively Saturday. They are Special Olympians on a quest to become state softball champions.
But as one local Olympian puts it, 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's about the fight to get there.'
For the nearly 330 players participating in the 10th Annual Special Olympics Softball Tournament, it is more than just a game – it’s about pride.
The tournament, held at Incarnation Catholic Church in Shively, consisted of 22 teams of different skill levels. But, they all came with the same purpose.
“[There are] very hard teams,” said Olympian Dustin Layman. “Sometimes [when you] win or lose you’re still great.”
Layman, 20, plays first base for the Louisville Wizards. He is a 2010 graduate from Butler High School and a player who carries respect both on the field and off of it.
As fan cheer on the players throughout the day that lasted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Olympians strived to achieve their goals, not just in Saturday’s tournament, but in life with fierce determination.
Winners at Saturday’s tournament will go on to the regional tournament and then on to the state softball tournament held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 9.
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