Ever since 2007, we have partnered with the National Special Olympic Committee of Cambodia to host athletic competitions at the National Olympic Stadium for intellectually challenged children and youth.
The young athletes come from the capital city and from rural provinces across the country.
We organize the donation, delivery and distribution of free lunch, snacks and drinks for all participating children, care-givers and parents, thanks to the generosity of local sponsors and businesses.
For many, this simple moment, sitting together under the stadium bleachers to share a nutritious complimentary meal, has become just as meaningful as the competitions themselves.
2016 marked a milestone year, as the games expanded to welcome teams not only from Cambodia but also from neighboring Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. This regional spirit of unity and friendship continues to grow, showing how sport can build bridges across cultures and communities.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”
~ Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Each year, the success of the Special Olympic Games is a true tribute to teamwork, partnership, and community spirit.
For many of the young athletes, who often lead marginalized and difficult lives due to their disabilities, this event is more than just a day of competition, it is a celebration of dignity, inclusion, and belonging.
The chance to run, play, and compete in front of cheering spectators is life-changing. Each race won, each goal scored, and each medal received reminds them, and all of us, that ability shines brightest when given the opportunity.
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