Special Olympics Malaysia - Blog , Sports TrainingSpecial Olympics Malaysia - Blog , Sports Traininghttps://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/sports-trainingWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:29:48 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Toyota Tour #GolfForGood with Special Olympics Malaysia]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/Golf4GoodThe Toyota Tour, in collaboration with Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) and MST Golf, recently hosted the inspiring #GolfForGood event at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.]]>

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, 29 August 2024 - The #GolfForGood is an event of unity and celebration of inclusivity in sports, bringing together Toyota Tour professional golfers and six athletes from Special Olympics Malaysia. This event was held at a prestigious club, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and was hosted by Toyota Tour, in collaboration with MST Golf and Professional Golf Malaysia.


The event was attended by Hannah Teoh, Minister of Youth and Sports; Datuk Ravindran Kurusamy, President of UMW Toyota Tour; Mr. KP Low, Executive Chairman of MST Golf Group; Encik Nik Mustapha, General Manager of PGM; Ms. Kok Lee Min, National Director of Special Olympics Malaysia; YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar, Chairman of Yayasan Sime Darby; as well as board and management teams from Toyota, Professional Golf of Malaysia, and MST Golf, along with media and golf industry representatives.

GolfFor Good


Encik Nik Mustapha, General Manager of Professional Golf of Malaysia gave his opening speech, followed by another speech from Ms. Kok Lee Min, National Director of Special Olympics Malaysia. YB Puan Hannah Yeoh had also given a speech, saying “On behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, I express our heartfelt appreciation to PGM, UMW Toyota Motor and MST Golf. Through the Toyota Tour, this formidable partnership and leadership in the golf industry not only nurtures the competitive spirit of Malaysia’s professional golfers, but also creates opportunities for juniors and athletes with disabilities to shine.” To praise the efforts and passion our Special Olympics Malaysia athletes had to learn and play golf, a bag and certificate were presented to them.


Over the last six months, the Special Olympics Malaysia athletes participated in 12 bi-weekly golf sessions with professional instructors from MST Golf Academy and The Golf Lab who volunteered their time. MST Golf shows a strong dedication to promoting inclusivity and giving back to the community by providing golf training to Special Olympics Malaysia athletes. 


The #GolfForGood event’s high point was the engagement between Toyota Tour players and Special Olympics Malaysia athletes on the green, which included a chip and putt activity. This participation not only displayed the athletes' abilities, but also emphasised the value of inclusivity and community support. With that to conclude, the #GolfForGood event was a resounding success, highlighting the power of sports to inspire, motivate and unite. Special Olympics Malaysia would also like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to everyone who collectively contributed efforts to provide the best opportunities for our athletes.


Athletes, Parents, Coaches and Volunter group photo
]]>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:25:07 +0800<![CDATA[Training for the World Games Berlin 2023]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/Training-hard-for-World-Games-BerlinWe are incredibly grateful for Coach Agnes’ dedication to providing a special training session for Clement, our World Games athlete in the 200m and Shot Put events.]]>

We are incredibly grateful for Coach Agnes’ dedication to providing a special training session for Clement, our World Games athlete in the 200m and Shot Put events. Coach Agnes has a wealth of experience in coaching athletes, and we are honored to have her working with Clement to help him excel in his upcoming World Games in Berlin.


Let us all cheer Clement on as he works hard to achieve his dream!

]]>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:12:03 +0800<![CDATA[SO Sarawak conducts Bocce training for special needs athletes]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/so-sarawak-conducts-bocce-training-for-special-needs-athletesEvery Sunday from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, SJK Bintawa in Kuching, Sarawak conducts Bocce training for special needs athlete.]]>
Every Sunday from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, SJK Bintawa in Kuching, Sarawak conducts Bocce training for special needs athletes.

If you'd like to train with these athletes, or just volunteer your time to learn more about the sport, do contact Evelyn at 016-898 8118.

Do watch the video to see how professional coach Mr. Ng Kum Loy structures his training, and also the "gotong-royong" spirit among athletes, parents, and volunteers, when it comes to getting the bocce court and equipment ready, and then storing them away after practice is done!

]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:07:17 +0800<![CDATA[Yet another sports and training programme begins]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/yet-another-sports-and-training-programme-beginsYet another sports and training programme begins, thanks to parents and volunteers and schools working together.]]>

Yet another sports and training programme begins, thanks to parents and volunteers and schools working together.


Family Support Networks in SO State Programs have often led the way in providing training for their Athletes in preparation for Competitions and Games when no training is available in a particular sport. SO Sabah and SO Selangor parents lead the way in this.


Late last year, parents of 6 Athletes from SO Penang resolved to start Basketball training for their sons. Through teamwork and contacts, the boys have recently started training in basketball with the help of a State player, a unified partner/sibling and a father who drills the boys in basic basketball skills.


This is a testament to the tenacity and the drive parents have to see their athletes receive training. Well done to Carmen and Alex and their fellow SOP parents in pursuing this.


]]>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:08:39 +0800<![CDATA[Bowling Training Resume]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/bowling-training-resumeFollowing the Government's decision of reopening its border, Special Olympics Selangor has resumed its weekly bowling training after a break of two ye ]]>

Special Olympics Selangor resumed it's weekly Bowling training for the athletes after a break of two years due to the COVIP-19 movement control order.

Following the Government's decision of reopening its border, Special Olympics Selangor has resumed its weekly bowling training after a break of two years due to the COVID-19 movement control order.

Twenty five athletes who are fully vaccinated attended the first session on the 1st April 2022 at Ampang Superbowl, The Summit USJ, Subang Jaya. They have also submitted the RTK test prior to joining the training. Photo on the left shows athletes at their assigned lane eagerly waiting for the training session to begin.

Photo on the right showed athletes doing the warm up exercises before the start of the game. Warm up exercise is an integral part of the training course for the prevention of muscle injuries.

Special Olympics Selangor would like to welcome all the volunteer coaches (picture below) who have taken their personal time off to train the athletes.

Participants at the clinics
Athletes at assigned lane waiting to start
Badminton training
Volunteer Coaches at the training
Athletes doing warm up exercises
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