https://resources.specialolympics.org/regions/asia-pacific/special-olympics-world-winter-games-asia-pacific-highlights 2025-04-28T14:42:09-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fXu9pB9yXzQ/hqdefault.jpg Special Olympics World Winter Games Asia Pacific Highlights <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thefuturelshere">#TheFuturelsHere</a> for inclusion, and it’s powered by each and every one of us! Here’s a throwback to some of the key highlights from Asia Pacific at the recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/specialolympics">#SpecialOlympics</a> World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. As Dipak Natali, President &amp; Managing Director, Special Olympics Asia Pacific, puts it, games like this, offer us a chance of stability in these times of uncertainty and turmoil. “Stability in community, stability in understanding each other, allowing each other really to be not thinking about things in black or white, but really what the beautiful spectrum of life should be. I think that’s what we stand for, and celebrating that here, today and over the last few weeks, has just been amazing.” https://www.youtube.com/embed/fXu9pB9yXzQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 https://resources.specialolympics.org/regions/asia-pacific/riyas-journey-special-olympics-bharat 2025-04-28T14:41:28-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Roj2_PptF2g/hqdefault.jpg Riya's Journey | Special Olympics Bharat Riya, a Special Olympics Bharat athlete, has transformed her journey from isolation in Solan—a charming town in Himachal Pradesh, India—into an inspiring rise as a global champion, demonstrating the power of opportunities and unwavering determination. With the support of Special Olympics Bharat and her family, she turned early challenges into strength and leadership. Now, as she gears up for the World Winter Games, her story reminds us that passion and perseverance can break every barrier. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Roj2_PptF2g?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 https://resources.specialolympics.org/regions/asia-pacific/syakila-nasirs-open-books-video 2025-04-28T14:43:44-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DUXp-E8R36o/hqdefault.jpg Syakila Nasir's Open Books Video Syakila Nasir, a talented, young badminton player from Special Olympics Malaysia, has overcome challenges and grown her confidence through the empowerment of sports and competition. Through sheer hard work and an unwavering focus, she’s carved her own path.<br/><br/>Special Olympics has been instrumental in Syakila’s development, growing her confidence, independence, and social skills. She’s excited to progress her badminton journey and see where it takes her next. Stay tuned for more on Syakila’s story! https://www.youtube.com/embed/DUXp-E8R36o?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 https://resources.specialolympics.org/regions/asia-pacific/tender-hearts-openbooks-video 2025-04-28T14:44:47-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqaTUEmKIC0/hqdefault.jpg Tender Hearts OpenBooks video​ Su Anne Lee, a Special Olympics Malaysia athlete is a determined young woman. She has come a long way with the support of Tender Hearts, a café and social enterprise started by her mother, Sharon Lee. <br/><br/>Sharon had identified a gap between formal education and employment needs for people with PWID and hence, Tender Hearts came about. Through this initiative, Su Anne gained valuable skills and the confidence to speak up. <br/><br/>By providing opportunities for skill development, social interaction, and meaningful employment, Tender Hearts is breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqaTUEmKIC0?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 https://resources.specialolympics.org/sports-essentials/coaching-standards-at-international-competitions 2025-10-15T07:52:20-04:00 https://resources.specialolympics.org/sports-essentials/sport-partnership-toolkit 2025-05-01T14:09:29-04:00