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We’re delighted to announce the list of athletes and officials who will represent Australia at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens next year. In all, 130 Australian athletes and 40 officials will attend the Games and do Australia proud.
9 July 2010 Eight Special Olympics athletes will compete in an invitational football tournament in Timor-Leste.
3 July 2010 Special Olympics footballer Ben Haack did Australia proud with a fantastic performance at the Unity Cup held today during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | ACT | NT
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Special Olympics is the not-for-profit organisation that transforms the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sports participation and competition.
Despite some common misconceptions, Special Olympics is not one single event and it’s not just for elite athletes.
Instead, our volunteers provide sports opportunities for all people with an intellectual disability, regardless of their skill level, and they do this every week of the year in communities right across Australia.
While some Special Olympics athletes strive to win medals, others enjoy the chance to get active, have fun, make friends and feel part of a family.
Whatever their motivation, we encourage all athletes to do their personal best and feel proud, because people with an intellectual disability can face many challenges in life.
They are often ridiculed, misunderstood, isolated or simply ignored.
Yet, with understanding and support they can show their talents and feel the pride of achievement.
People with an intellectual disability who participate in Special Olympics improve their fitness, develop greater self-confidence, and grow socially and spiritually.
Special Olympics is a place where they often discover new abilities, and find their voices as well.
So help us transform the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
Learn more about Special Olympics, be inspired by our athletes, help challenge people’s perceptions and, best of all, get involved.
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