Athletes will compete in Forza Motorsport 7 on Xbox One at the Special Olympics USA Games in July, marking the first time there has been a video game tournament at the event.
Microsoft Head of Gaming Phil Spencer said the following regarding the partnership, according to the Games' official website:
"At Microsoft, we believe that gaming is for everyone so we're proud to pilot the first gaming tournament at the Special Olympics USA Games this summer. Competitive video gaming is enjoyed by players around the world, and our goal with this pilot tournament is to challenge biases and breakdown barriers while providing an empowering and fun experience for all players.