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Special Olympics Papua New Guinea

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Athletes move together on a community sports field
01Sport creates room for everyone.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS · PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Every athlete
deserves a chance
to shine.

Inclusive sport opens new possibilities for athletes, families and communities across Papua New Guinea.

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Local sport. Lifelong belonging.Explore what we do

WHAT WE DO

Ability in action.
Belonging for all.

We create ways for people with intellectual disabilities to play, grow and lead—with a community beside them.

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Athletes play football during an inclusive sports activitySPORTSSport & competitionPractice, play and compete together.A health worker supports an athlete during a community check-upHEALTHHealthy communitiesMake wellness and care more accessible.Young leaders plan an inclusive community activityYOUTH & LEADERSHIPYouth innovationYoung voices help shape inclusive communities.
Young children take part in a movement activityPROGRAMYoung AthletesPlayful movement for young children.Athlete families gather together at a community eventPROGRAMFamily Support NetworkFamilies connect, share and lead.

SOPNG AT A GLANCE

Rooted here.
Part of a global movement.

2012SOPNG established
2015Accredited program
05Connected programs

FIND SOPNG

Visit us in
Port Moresby.

Special Olympics Papua New Guinea HQ
Sir John Guise Outdoor Stadium precinct
H55M+VWP · Entry through Gate D
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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Community leaders meet to support inclusive sportFrom the local field
to a wider movement

OUR STORY

Inclusion grows
when we show up.

SOPNG brings athletes, families, volunteers and community partners together. Every practice, school visit and shared celebration helps make belonging visible.

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LIFE AT SOPNG

Moments that
move us forward.

From school visits to sports days, each gathering makes more space for connection and opportunity.

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Students gather outdoors during a school visitAt schoolAthletes celebrate after a shared activityTogetherAthletes and volunteers share a sports activityIn motion

JOIN SOPNG

There’s a place
for you here.

Bring your time, your skills or your organisation. Let’s make room for more athletes.

01VolunteerBe part of an athlete’s team.02PartnerSupport inclusive sport locally.03GiveAsk about ways to support SOPNG.
LET’S TALK

Start a conversation with SOPNG.

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