Special Olympics New York Athletes Practice with NBA Star Ziaire Williams, Hosted by UnitedHealthcare

Ahead of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, UnitedHealthcare hosted a practice session between the New York Wildcats, a Special Olympics New York basketball team, and Brooklyn Nets forward, Ziaire Williams. The event will took place at the Brooklyn Basketball Center, where Williams met athletes and distributed jerseys ahead of a fun practice.

“Sharing the court with these athletes is an incredible honor. Their commitment, teamwork, and love for the game inspire me, and I’m excited to support them as they get ready for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games,” said Williams.

This unforgettable session comes in advance of the upcoming 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where more than 3,000 inspiring athletes from all 50 states will come together to compete for gold in Minnesota.

As the co-presenting partner for the Games, UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to bringing the athletic community together ahead of the main event. Last August they organized a joint flag football practice for Special Olympics Minnesota and Massachusetts athletes in collaboration with the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

“We are excited for the opportunity to see these great players practice before the Games this June,” said Junior Harewood, CEO at UnitedHealthcare of New York. “At UnitedHealthcare, we are beyond honored to support the Special Olympics Games and celebrate the skill, resilience and incredible achievements of these inspiring athletes.”

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