WTHR: Hundreds of UIndy students getting ready for Special Olympics Basketball Tournament

Dozens of University of Indianapolis students hosted the Special Olympics Indiana State Basketball Tournament, with students in the sport management program responsible for planning and executing the entire event. WTHR featured the effort and interviewed Jennifer VanSickle, chair of the kinesiology, health & sport sciences program at UIndy, who explained how students take the lead in organizing logistics, coordinating volunteers and supporting athletes throughout the competition. The segment highlights how managing a large-scale event like the Special Olympics provides students with hands-on experience while creating an inclusive environment for athletes of all abilities. The coverage reflects how University of Indianapolis expertise in sport management and experiential learning contributes to broader efforts to promote accessibility, leadership development and community engagement through athletics in Central Indiana.