By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 4: Special Olympics Sarawak is set to represent Malaysia as part of the national contingent competing at the 2026 Special Olympics East Asia Regional Bowling Competition, which will take place from Sept 4 to 7 in Hong Kong.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report, Malaysia will compete against seven other countries: Hong Kong, China, Macau, Bharat, Chinese Taipei, Singapore, and Germany.
The Malaysian contingent comprises four athletes from Special Olympics Sarawak and four athletes from Special Olympics Selangor, supported by two coaches from each state.
The regional competition will act as an important platform for athletes to demonstrate their sporting abilities, build confidence, gain international competition experience, and strengthen friendships across borders.
Special Olympics Sarawak also paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, on Thursday (Sept 3).
The participation of the Sarawak athletes also highlights the important role played by their families, coaches, volunteers, supporters, and partner organisations in nurturing sporting talent and creating an inclusive sporting environment.
It also reflects the State’s continued commitment to developing inclusive sports and creating meaningful opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete at the regional and international level. — DayakDaily
