Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
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Last year at the Generation Unified Social Impact Summit held during the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles, California, two courageous Filipino girls Brina Maxino and Sashi Montaña pitched their project idea of a fun eye care event which was voted in the top 5 of 70 proposals.
Special Olympics Philippines' Youth Leaders Brina Maxino and Sashi Montana have been profiled by leading media in their country.
Special Olympics Ambassador and NBA star Damian Lillard met a group from Special Olympics Philippines at the NBA Cafe Manila yesterday.
Special Olympics Philippines is proud to announce that 22-year-old Raymond Macaspac of San Fernando, La Union, has been selected to be part of the third annual NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports Basketball Game..
On July 12-13, Vigan City hosted their first Special Olympics competition. The competition was a collaborative effort between Special Olympics, US Peace Corps, and Vigan City with exceptional support provided by Mayor Eva S. Medina.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
Sports Offered: