“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt” (Special Olympics). The athletes oath is quoted at the beginning of every Special Olympic event. Special Olympics is a competition in which mentally and physically disabled athletes compete in many different types of sports, such as basketball, golf, cheerleading, and bocce ball. It changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion among people with intellectual disabilities. Special olympics provides the athletes with opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, demonstration of courage, and demonstration of competence (Special Olympics Pennsylvania). It also allows them to experience joy and friendship. Adults and children with intellectual disabilities should be involved with Special Olympics because it improves the athlete’s personal development, athletic ability, health, social skills, self esteem, and self confidence.
Since 1968, Special Olympics has involved people with intellectual disabilities in competitive sports. An intellectual disability is when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills. Some of the limitations include communication and …show more content…
Throughout Special Olympic sports, the athletes see themselves for their abilities, not their disabilities. “It was hard for me to accept the fact that I have Down Syndrome. But it became easier when I joined Special Olympics and I discovered that I was not alone” (David Egan). Special Olympics helps fight the intolerance, injustice, inactivity, and social isolation that athletes face each day. It strives to create a better world by fostering acceptance and inclusion of all people. There is a place for everyone with an intellectual disability in Special
Since 1968, Special Olympics has involved people with intellectual disabilities in competitive sports. An intellectual disability is when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills. Some of the limitations include communication and …show more content…
Throughout Special Olympic sports, the athletes see themselves for their abilities, not their disabilities. “It was hard for me to accept the fact that I have Down Syndrome. But it became easier when I joined Special Olympics and I discovered that I was not alone” (David Egan). Special Olympics helps fight the intolerance, injustice, inactivity, and social isolation that athletes face each day. It strives to create a better world by fostering acceptance and inclusion of all people. There is a place for everyone with an intellectual disability in Special