Special Olympics Malaysia in partnership with health professional and academia, currently offers health screening for following disciplines:
Dr Toh, SO Asia Pacific Regional Clinical Advisor and Clinical Director of Special Olympics Malaysia who accompanied Team Malaysia to Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 as Medical Officer talks about the Healthy Athletes program, an important program of Special Olympics movement.
Healthy Athlete Program in Conjunction to Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition, Malaysia 2025
As a regional event, this HAP brought together athletes from 9 other Asia Pacific countries to gain access to essential health screenings that may not always be readily available in their home communities. Beyond health services, HAP created meaningful interactions among athletes, volunteers, and medical professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds. These interactions promoted inclusion, mutual respect, and a shared understanding that health is a fundamental part of sports participation and overall quality of life.
The Healthy Athletes Programme at SOAPBC 2025 demonstrated that when countries come together through sport, they can also advance in health inclusion. Special Olympics remains committed to strengthening regional partnerships and ensuring that athletes with intellectual disabilities across Asia Pacific have the opportunity to live healthier, more active lives.
Special Olympics Malaysia Healthy Athlete Program 2024, The National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur
Bringing Preventive Health Care Closer to Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities.
Held at UKM, the programme brought together athletes, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and university partners in a supportive and inclusive environment. Athletes participated in a series of health screening stations covering key areas such as vision, oral health, hearing, physical fitness, and general well-being. These screenings help identify health concerns early and encourage athletes to take proactive steps towards better health.
Asia Pacific Healthy Athlete Train the Trainer, Malaysia 2023
In late November 2023, Special Olympics Malaysia successfully hosted the Healthy Athletes Blended Regional Train the Trainer Program at Manipal University College Malaysia in Melaka. This event brought together health professionals, clinical advisors, volunteer doctors, medical students, and other specialists to build capacity in delivering comprehensive health screenings and education for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The programme featured 8 disciplines:
Fit Feet (podiatry/preventative foot care)
FUNfitness (physical therapy/fitness)
Health Promotion (wellness education)
Special Smiles (oral health/dental care)
Opening Eyes (vision screening)
Strong Minds (mental health support)
Medfest (sports physical exams)
Healthy Hearing (audiology)
