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 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition 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.

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.