Special Olympics provides a competition pathway, in a variety of sports (including badminton), for athletes, of all ability levels, who have an intellectual (or learning) disability. This does not include conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or someone who has high functioning autism. However, anyone who attended a special school because of a learning disability, and/or who requires a degree of support with everyday tasks, may well be eligible as a Special Olympian.

To find out more about eligibility for Special Olympics events please check the following link:

If you would like to know more about playing badminton and/or competing with Special Olympics Suffolk, please contact Mike McCarthy on 01473 345350 or by email: