Swimming Program By Special Olympics Maldives Kick-Starts

Special Olympics Maldives promotes empowerment, acceptance, and joy. But for every Special Olympics athlete, there are many people with intellectual disabilities who have yet to be reached by this inspiring organization.

 
For children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports. These activities provide them with ongoing opportunities to improve their physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share their gifts, skills, and friendship.

 
Quite recently, Special Olympics Maldives kick-started their swimming program on May 13th, with endorsement and support from the Minister of Youth, Sport & Community Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof and as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, Feneka Corporation.

 
The successful program that is being carried out had their skill level grouping done on Saturday with SOM’s swimming partner, New Lagoon Swimming Club. With the mission of enhancing the athletes swimming capabilities from being able swimmers to even training for international representation, Special Olympics Maldives spreads awareness on the importance of inclusion and diversity.
 
What an inspiration to all!