Waching daily Jul 30 2018

>>We are right now at the University of Washington campus

for the first ever gaming tournament at the USA Special Olympics Games.

>>There are more than 4,000 athletes and coaches here supported

by 50 different state and local programs.

Esports, competitive gaming, gaming is such a big deal

around the world. Why include it in this year's USA Games?

>>Because we're about revolutionary thinking and

revolutionary thinking means we have to break down barriers

and breaking down barriers means we have to find every

available opportunity for people to play and compete.

>>Kevin's actually to take the lead here. This could come down

the wire to determine who are top finishers will be.

A lot of people think the Special Olympics isn't about competition,

they're showing today that they're ready to compete.

>>We have brought Special Olympics and Xbox together to do

something that has never been done before that will change

the course of history going forward.

>>We really want to empower all gamers to play and to compete

in the way that they want to.

And so by bringing a gaming tournamant to the Special Olympics,

we really hope that sends the message to all gamers

that the joy of competition is yours on a big stage.

The prize is two custom-made consoles. It says "Rise With Us," which

is the Special Olympics tag line and the Special Olympics

logo on top.

>>First place, drum roll....

Team Dempsey, Nicholas and Tim!

>>Come on stage, Tim, come on stage, guys.

What on earth was it like for you down there?

>>Speachless.