Malaysia to host badminton competition for people with disabilities


Badrul (left), with members of Special Olympics Malaysia Kuching, believes sports play a vital role in building confidence in individuals with different abilities. Photos: Special Olympics Malaysia

Next week, Kuala Lumpur will host the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Badminton Competition 2025. The regional event provides athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) a platform to compete at their own level, showcase their talents and promote inclusivity in sports.

The competition runs from Sept 17-21 at Stadium Juara, Bukit Kiara in KL. Malaysia will welcome 80 participants – 63 athletes with IDD and 17 unified partners, or individuals without disabilities who play alongside them.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

Contradictheory: Not all of us are Ferrari drivers
Saving for life’s surprises: How to build an emergency financial fund
Dear Thelma: I’m still torn between a past and present relationship
As Italy allows alcohol-free wine, might this be the month to try it?
Second-hand shopping in China has evolved into a trendy, eco-friendly lifestyle
Heart And Soul: Threads that lead to thoughts about life, death and meaning
Restaurant trends that are likely to bloom in Malaysia in 2026
How a tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers in the US
Swimming with the world's largest fish, the whale sharks of Australia
The secret to this Ukrainian soup? It's all in the sauerkraut

Others Also Read