Funding, or the lack of it, is often the biggest issue raised by sports organisations in Malaysia.
Even the bigger and more popular sports bodies face the same problem in ensuring there is enough funds to prepare their athletes for major competitions, and to develop their respective sports.
And then there’s Special Olympics Malaysia (SOM). How is the Special Olympics World Games different from the Paralympics?
The World Games is for those with intellectual disabilities, while the Paralympics is mainly for athletes with physical disabilities.
SOM, and its state affiliates, strive to provide year-round sports training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Their mission is to give this group of special athletes an opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate tenacity and grit, and more importantly, experience the joy of participating in sporting activities with their families and other members of the community.
