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What is the Motor Activities Training Program?
The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes — including those with severe or profound intellectual disability and significant physical disabilities — for sport-specific activities appropriate for their ability levels.
Where are the 2023 Special Olympics scheduled?
Berlin, Germany
From 17 – 25 June 2023, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from approximately 170 countries to compete in 24 sports.
How many special Olympic sports are there?
Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, 1 million coaches and volunteers, more than 100,000 competitions each year, and 32 Olympic-type sports through programs in more than 170 countries.
What program does Special Olympics have for athletes who are unable to participate in the traditional sports offered due to having more profound disabilities?
Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) is designed for athletes who are unable to participate in official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities.
Who is in the Special Olympics?
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community.
What is the purpose of Special Olympics?
Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment—on the playing field and in life.
Is there a Special Olympics in 2022?
Event Information June 5-12, 2022, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will unite more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean and 125,000 spectators during one of the country’s most cherished sporting events.
When was Special Olympics program came to India?
It was founded in 1987 as Special Olympics India, and from 2001 it became as Special Olympics Bharat. it is recognized by the government of India as a National Sports Federation for the development of sports opportunity for the people with intellectual disabilities.
When did Special Olympics program come to India?
HISTORY: Founded in 1987 as Special Olympics India and later changed to Special Olympics Bharat in 2001 with 28,652 registered athletes.