Special Olympics Singapore
Who We Are

About Special Olympics Singapore


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1968
Established Globally by Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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5M+
Athletes Empowered Worldwide
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200+
Participating Countries & Regions
Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Special Olympics envisions a world where people with intellectual disabilities lead healthy, vibrant lives grounded in ongoing sports and physical activities, sound nutrition and a deeply held commitment to improve, compete, achieve and demonstrate their personal bests to themselves and their communities.

Our Mission

To promote and provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Impact Main
Impact Secondary

Our Journey in Singapore

April 1983
Founding
Established in Singapore as an adjunct committee of MINDS and APSN.
15 January 1991
VWO Registration
Officially registered as an independent voluntary welfare organisation with the Registrar of Societies.
22 February 1994
Charity Status
Officially registered as a charity with the Commissioner of Charities (IPC status valid through 15 Sept 2027).

Core Objectives

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Organise continuous sports training programmes and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Provide opportunities for athletes to represent and participate in National, Regional, and World Special Olympics Games.
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Promote social integration between Special Olympics athletes and mainstream athletes through unified team sports.
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Encourage family involvement, strengthen community ties, and increase public awareness and respect for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Patron-in-Chief
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam
President of the Republic of Singapore

Elected Board Members - Management Committee

Dr. Teo-Koh Sock Miang
President
Dr. Teo-Koh Sock Miang
PhD, JP, BBM (Bar), BBM, PBM, PBS
Ms Fauziah Ahmad
Vice-President
Ms Fauziah Ahmad
Mrs Linda Prebhash
Honorary Secretary
Mrs Linda Prebhash
Mr Lee Theng Ngee
Honorary Treasurer
Mr Lee Theng Ngee
Ms Ching Soo Ling
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
Ms Ching Soo Ling
Board Member Name
Elected Board Member
Capt. Loh Chin Chan Roger
Board Member Name
Elected Board Member
Mr Joseph Hee
Our Network

Members and Affiliates

Founding Member

APSN Education Services Ltd

  • Chaoyang School
  • Delta Senior School
  • Katong School
  • Tanglin School
Founding Member

Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS)

  • Community Hub (Tampines East)
  • Community Hub (Yishun)
  • Regional Hub (Hougang)
  • Regional Hub (Queenstown)
  • Regional Hub (Woodlands)
  • Satellite Hub (Bukit Batok)
  • Satellite Hub (Farrer Court)
  • Me Too! Club
  • MINDSville@Napiri
  • MINDS MYG
  • Fernvale Gardens School
  • Lee Kong Chian Gardens School
  • Towner Gardens School
  • Woodlands Gardens School
  • Community Hub (Clementi)
  • Community Hub (Faber)
  • Community Hub (Geylang Serai)
  • Community Hub (Jurong East)
  • Community Hub (Kebun Baru)
Partners

Corporate Members

  • AWWA Ltd
  • Down Syndrome Association (DSA)
  • Eden School
  • Grace Orchard School
  • Metta Welfare Association
  • Rainbow Centre Singapore
  • St. Andrew’s Autism Centre