Unlike the Paralympics which caters to athletes with physical disabilities, the Special Olympics is for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Malaysian Special Olympics contingent, Foo said, had shown remarkable achievements, evident by its performance at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. Competitors giving it their all at the 2022 Special Olympics Selangor State Games. Although lacking the popularity of the regular Olympics and Paralympics, he said the Special Olympics was crucial in uplifting and supporting those with intellectual disabilities to realise their potential. Athletes competing in the bocce event at the 2022 Special Olympics Malaysia.
