Special Olympics Malaysia - Blog #Special Olympics Young AthletesSpecial Olympics Malaysia - Blog #Special Olympics Young Athleteshttps://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/tag/soyaWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:56:55 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[SO Sarawak, MIRI Chapter Family Support Network (FSN) Formed]]>https://www.specialolympicsmalaysia.org/blogs/post/miri_fsn_formedSO Sarawak, Miri Chapter is pleased to announce the formation of SO Sarawak’s first Family Support Network today.]]>

Miri Chapter of SO Sarawak is pleased to announce the formation of SO Sarawak’s first Family Support Network today.


The event was in conjunction with the official introduction of Young Athletes Program in two PDKs (Community-based Rehabilitation) centres situated in Miri. This was the first face-to-face meeting after the pandemic.


The meeting drew 11 young athletes, their parents, siblings, relatives and teachers from two PDKs who were introduced to Special Olympics and Young Athletes activities. There was also a play session where the athletes had an opportunity to take part in the activities.


Towards the end, parents were encouraged and signed up to form a Family Support Network where they could share with and learn from each other. We hope to continue the conversations on Whatsapp and organise sharing sessions on topics that the parents are interested in.


There was also be a talk on “Healthy diets for young children with ID” by Ms Koa Ai Ling, the Dietician from the Miri GH.

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Young Athletes backpack handover ceremony

Special Olympics Malaysia held a simple Young Athletes (YA) kits backpacks handover ceremony at Animal for Youngs center in Cyberjaya, Selangor, one of the centers in Selangor that offers Special Olympics Young Athletes. The backpacks, sponsored by MetLife Foundation, were handover by madam Lam Saw Yin, President of Special Olympics Malaysia to madam. Patricia Wong, President of SO Selangor and Dr. Khew, owner of the Centre on behalf of Special Olympics Selangor.


Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Young Athletes provides children with activities and games that meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment. The program shows that all children should be valued for their talents and abilities. Children of all abilities take part, and they all benefit.


Through Young Athletes, all children, their families and people in the community are welcomed into the world of Special Olympics and can be a part of an inclusive team.

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