Every athlete deserves the opportunity to train, compete, and pursue their dreams. For athletes with disabilities, however, access to appropriate sports equipment and training resources can make a significant difference in their journey.
Recognizing the importance of inclusive sports, SportsPlus Foundation, the social development arm of SportsPlus PH, has partnered with Special Olympics Pilipinas to help address the equipment needs of athletes with disabilities.
Special Olympics Pilipinas is part of the global Special Olympics movement, which harnesses the power of sports to promote inclusion and create opportunities for people with disabilities to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the benefits of sports participation.
Through the partnership, SportsPlus Foundation donated equipment for various sports, including basketball, football, and badminton, to support the athletes’ actual training and competition needs. The turnover took place on October 22 in Sta. Elena, Marikina.
By working closely with Special Olympics Pilipinas, the foundation ensures that its support is appropriate, relevant, and aligned with the needs of the intended beneficiaries.
For SportsPlus Foundation, supporting athletes with disabilities is part of a broader commitment to building communities where opportunities are more accessible and every individual is empowered to participate and thrive.
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“It is our privilege to turn over this equipment to Special Olympics Pilipinas as part of SportsPlus Foundation’s efforts to promote inclusive sports and expand opportunities for Filipino athletes of all abilities,” said SportsPlus Head of Brand Marketing Paul Macalindong.
“SportsPlus believes that sports should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or background. Through this initiative, we hope to help athletes access the equipment and training support they need to develop their skills, build confidence, and pursue their full potential.”
Meanwhile, Special Olympics Pilipinas underscored the importance of the collaboration in advancing inclusive community development.
“We are a non-government organization, and our funding comes from grants, including from SportsPlus, which is huge,” said Special Olympics Pilipinas Sports Manager Zoren Alfonso.
“We are grateful and thankful to SportsPlus Foundation because this donation was not just sports equipment, but a path for athletes to improve in their sport. This will help them improve and experience what it feels like to have quality sports equipment that helps develop their skills.”
Through partnerships like this, SportsPlus Foundation hopes to foster a more inclusive sporting environment where athletes are supported not only in their training and development but also in their pursuit of their goals.
