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Special Olympics International is a worldwide organization founded by Mrs Eunice Shriver, sister of (late) President John F Kennedy of USA, which promotes the development of sports programmes for the intellectually disabled. It is officially recognized by the International Olympics Committee and operates in over 150 countries.

Special Olympics Bharat, the National Program, based in Delhi,is accredited by Special Olympics International .It is recognized by the Govt of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports as a National Sports Federation for development of sports for the Mentally disabled.

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Special Olympics Bharat is currently the largest program in the Asia –Pacific Region. It has established 26 sub-programs in 24 States and has over 230,000 registered Special Athletes in its programmes .

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognizes Special Olympics Bharat

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have officially recognized Special Olympic Bharat as a National Sports Federation for the mentally challenged and have accorded it "Priority Classification". This is not only a major land mark in the history of Special Olympic Bharat but also is significant step forward in the path to social equity.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India, Mr Mani Shankar Aiyer, said, “We have conferred upon Special Olympics ‘Priority Classification’ duly recognizing the fact that it is indeed a well deserved benefit as they take the initiative to involve mentally challenged people in the mainstream and help give deeper meaning to their lives and instilling a sense of achievement in them.”