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Wynn hosts “Wynn-Special Olympics Sports Talent Cultivation Program” Summer Camp

  • Wynn collaborated with Macau Special Olympics to organize a special program aimed at nurturing local handicapped sports talents.
  • The goal is to provide more training opportunities outside of Macau to enhance their personal and professional development.

Wynn, in collaboration with the Macau Special Olympics (MSO), recently held the second joint initiative of the year – the “Wynn-Special Olympics Sports Talent Cultivation Program”.

The summer camp followed an offsite training model, aimed at fostering athletes’ development in both specialized sports techniques and personal life skills. This program also serves as preparation for potential athletes to compete in the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics Games in 2025, ensuring they are well-prepared for the events.

Held in mid-August, the training camp brought together a team of 15 young Special Olympics athletes and four coaches for a five-day intensive program at the Yunxi Sports Center in Foshan, Guangdong. The camp, organized with the support of the Guangdong Disabled Persons’ Federation, provided an exceptional training environment for the athletes.

This year’s program marks the first time that the training camp was held during the summer break, offering athletes with special educational needs an enriching experience during their holidays while enhancing their life skills. The organizers emphasized that the camp aimed not only to improve the athletes’ sports techniques but also to develop their independence and self-care abilities – skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Additionally, the camp will play a key role in selecting athletes for future competitions.

The organizers also revealed that the winter training camp of the “Wynn-Special Olympics Sports Talent Cultivation Program” is already in the planning stages and is expected to launch in the fourth quarter. This camp will continue the summer camp’s mission of promoting the holistic development of Special Olympics athletes.

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