The Cornhusker State Games (CSG) kick off tonight, Thursday, July 9, 2026, with their opening ceremony at 7 pm outside of Pinnacle Bank Arena.
CSG is welcoming Kevan Hueftle to Opening Night, celebrating his many achievements and the inspiration he gives to athletes after overcoming a life-changing injury.
Hueftle, a native of Eustis, Nebraska, is a Team USA Paralympian, 2020 Cornhusker State Games Male Athlete of the Year, and National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year. He talks about what it means to him to be a part of this year’s opening ceremony.
Hueftle has made his mark as an inspirational speaker in the lives of many athletes and others. His message to the athletes for CSG is to enjoy the process.
Hueftle says he will be competing in the 100 and 200 meter dash in the 40-44 age group for this year’s CSG.
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The Cornhusker State Games is Nebraska’s amateur sports festival. The sports offered provide a broad appeal to athletes of all ages and abilities, ranging from highly competitive Olympic sports to those that are more recreational and geared to participation. There’s something for everyone!
The Cornhusker State Games, organized in 1985, has become a midsummer tradition attracting thousands of Nebraskans to Lincoln from throughout the state.
The main mission of the Cornhusker State Games is offering good, wholesome family-oriented activities and abundant fun. Beyond that, the organization takes pride that its competition exposes a multitude of Nebraskans to the benefits of physical fitness, well-being and good sportsmanship.
