Have a look at some of our athletes and the sports they participate in. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics offers life-enriching opportunities to: * Train in high-quality sports programs with certified coaches. * Exercise regularly and improve their health, motor skills, and coordination. * Learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. * Set athletic and personal goals. * Increase confidence and self esteem. * Meet new friends in a fun environment. * Compete and travel. Special Olympics welcomes athletes from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, interests, and levels of ability, and provides a range of opportunities that are suitable to diverse needs. Special Olympics athletes may choose to train year-round in one or several of the eighteen sports offered. They may choose to participate recreationally, or aim to compete at regional, provincial, national, or world competitions. They may even decide to become a Special Olympics athlete speaker, representative, or program volunteer.
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