Clarksville Special Olympics Basketball Team Wins Silver Medal

The team competed in the Special Olympics Tennessee State Basketball Tournament at Lipscomb University.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Special Olympics Greater Clarksville basketball team recently competed in the Special Olympics Tennessee State Basketball Tournament, winning two out of three preliminary games and earning a spot in the championship game. Despite only practicing together for two months, the team played with incredible determination and finished in second place, bringing home their first silver medal.

Why it matters

This accomplishment represents a major milestone for the Clarksville Special Olympics program, showcasing the incredible potential of these athletes and the dedication of the coaches, families, and supporters who helped them reach this level of success.

The details

The Clarksville team played three preliminary games at the tournament, winning two out of the three. This earned them a spot in the championship game for the gold medal. During the championship game, the Clarksville athletes gave it their absolute best effort and played with incredible determination, ultimately finishing in second place and earning their first silver medal as a team.

  • The Special Olympics Tennessee State Basketball Tournament took place on March 6-7, 2026.
  • The Clarksville team had only been practicing together for two months prior to the tournament.

The players

Alycia Wiggins

The area director for Special Olympics Greater Clarksville, who expressed pride in the team's accomplishments.

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What they’re saying

“To see them win two out of their three games and earn a spot in the championship game was an amazing accomplishment. Bringing home their first silver medal as a team is something they should all be very proud of.”

— Alycia Wiggins, Area Director, Special Olympics Greater Clarksville (mainstreetmediatn.com)

What’s next

The Clarksville Special Olympics basketball team will continue training and preparing for future competitions, with the goal of winning a gold medal.

The takeaway

The Clarksville Special Olympics basketball team's silver medal achievement demonstrates the incredible dedication and potential of these athletes, as well as the strong community support that has helped the program reach new heights of success.