FOR wheelchair-bound Daniel Lee, being left out of sports as a child was often portrayed as an act of kindness.
Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, the 35-year-old recalled teachers telling him not to worry about missing out on activities in school.
“They said I didn’t have to join, but I wanted to,” said Daniel.
“Society thinks that excluding people like me from sports is doing us a favour, but it’s not.”
The experience inspired Daniel to make sports more inclusive, leading him to establish 360 All Ability – a social enterprise that promotes a healthy lifestyle through sports among people with disabilities.
The organisation hosted the “Sports for All Fest 2026” in Kuala Lumpur, with Daniel serving as project director.
Held in collaboration with the Malaysian Olympism in Action Society (Moias), the programme gave participants the opportunity to try various sports alongside people with disabilities.
It also featured booths run by social enterprises and non-governmental organisations, as well as live demonstrations that allowed disabled participants to showcase their sporting skills.
Moias president and former Olympian Noraseela Khalid said the event aimed to bring people together regardless of ability.
“Sport is not always about getting medals.
“For some, participation itself is an achievement,” she said.
“It can also serve as a platform to spread awareness and promote inclusivity in the community,” she added.
Deputy project director Benjamin Lee described the event as a significant achievement, given that it was organised in less than two months.
“We are thankful for the support and reception received.
“We look forward to organising this again next year,” he said.
