The team walked away with one gold, two silvers and three bronze medals on day three of the competition at the Special Olympics World Games held in Dubai
Fifteen year old sprinter Nurshalini Shanef’s victory in the 200m F2 division brought smiles of pride to Singaporeans as he clinched Singapore’s first gold medal in the Special Olympics on Sunday .
“We are proud of the athletes’ performances today – from clocking personal best times to putting up good showings when up against opponents who were sometimes bigger and taller,” added Singapore’s head of delegation Lee Theng Ngee. “They have shown determination and focus.” In another survey, 8 in 10 individuals said inclusive education is vital in creating an inclusive society, and a majority of 71% felt that while this group of children could equally benefit from inclusive education, there are still several hurdles to overcome.
“For Singapore to inch closer to being an inclusive society, we need to shift mindsets to accept and celebrate diverse abilities,” he said.Ever since 2007, the government has made public three Enabling Masterplans. These are the road maps for Singapore to build a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities or special needs are empowered and enabled to realise their true potential.
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