The second annual Valor Games Midwest (http://www.valorgamesmidwest.com) presented by World Sport Chicago (http://www.worldsportchicago.org) is the only competition of its kind in the Midwest. It will be at Soldier Field, U.S. Cellular Field and Armour Square Park in August 2012. Registration is closed for this year's event, but you can come watch and cheer on the athletes; entrance is free. Susan Katz, Director of Paralympic & Disability Sport, World Sport Chicago, and Howard D. Wilson, Marine Corps Veteran, joined us in our ABC7 studio to talk about the importance of the Valor Games.
2012 Valor Games Midwest
Entrance: Free
Keynote Speaker: Marie Tillman, president and co-founder of The Pat Tillman Foundation
August 13:
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Dr.
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Events: Opening ceremony, field events
Information for Veterans: American Freedom Foundation's Veterans Career Hiring Event
August 14:
Location: U.S. Cellular Field, parking lot and left field, 333 W. 35th St.
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Events: Cycling (upright bicycles, recumbent bikes, handcycles and tandem bikes) and archery (left field)
August 15:
Location: Armour Square Park, 3309 S. Shields Ave. (Chicago Park District, between 33rd St. & 34th St.)
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Events: Powerlifting and indoor rowing
