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Brothers From Bloomfield Headed To 2022 Special Olympics
The Noble brothers got the news that they'll be playing flag football at a surprise celebration at Jersey Mike's Subs.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Every few years, more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states unite to compete in one of the most inspiring sporting events in the nation: the Special Olympics USA Games. And this year, a pair of brothers from Bloomfield, New Jersey will be going to Florida for the iconic event.
Recently, flag football standouts Derrick and Delon Noble learned they’ll be headed to the 2022 games, which will take place from June 5 to 12 in Orlando.
The Noble brothers got the exciting news last week in Clifton, courtesy of a surprise celebration from the Special Olympics and Jersey Mike’s Subs, a sponsor of the 2022 games.
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Statewide, 138 athletes from New Jersey have been invited to attend the games.
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