Paris, Tenn.–Some 200 athletes competed in the Special Olympics 2024 Wednesday morning and repeated the motto. ”Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt” during the opening ceremonies. Kyle Stanton carried the torch into Patriot Stadium as the athletes and teachers marched behind him. The annual event is sponsored by the Paris-Kiwanis Club and sack lunches were provided to the kids by the Kiwanis and the Paris Pickleball Club. (Shannon McFarlin photo).