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Thailand

Celebrating Dreams and Dedication: Sitthiphon Phisajarn

Sitthiphon Phisajarn‘s story of perseverance, passion, and determination to be able to compete alongside, and against, his twin brother at World Games Berlin 2023.
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Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Inclusion on Display at the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting

11 May 2022 – Last week, Special Olympics participated in the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Health Screening Changes a Life: Jad’s Story

When Jad was born in Thailand and diagnosed with Down syndrome, his mother was overcome with sadness and disappointment.
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From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story

When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
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Special Olympics Thailand Releases Inspirational Music Video

Two of Thailand’s most popular artists came together to create a music video inspired by the spirit of Special Olympics athletes who bravely face challenges in their lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Special Olympics (Eng Sub)

The Race to Embrace is an awareness campaign developed for Special Olympics Thailand in partnership with BBDO Bangkok, that tackles the questions: What is Special Olympics? Who are the Athletes?

“It Wasn’t Just Special; It Was Extraordinary”: The World Games from a Volunteer’s Perspective

When I was asked if I was interested to volunteer as a photographer to cover the athletes from the Asia Pacific Region at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, the answer was a resounding yes.
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Getting on With It—An Athlete’s Perspective After World Games

‘Getting on with it’ is my motto to survive in life. At 34, I (Nakorn Thiptabmak) was the oldest athlete representing Team Thailand at the recent 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Super-Pop Group Helps 'Make Dreams Come True' in Thailand

Ahead of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, Special Olympics Thailand got some super support from Thai super girls group BNK48.
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