NYS Special Olympics Set For Summer Startup There are more signs that the pandemic is receding, as events start to resume, one of the big sporting events in New York State the Special Olympics Summer program is set to start. According to a news release from Special Olympics New York, the summer sports season will offer eight sports, and a variety of other fitness training events, that athletes can train and compete where prowl permits. Get our free mobile app There will also be another session of eSports competition for participates throughout New York State. The Athletes will compete in basketball, tennis, swimming, bowling, gymnastics, track and field, powerlifting and volleyball.