Nicholas and Hazimah are athletes in Singapore with special needs. Nicholas was born with Autism, while Hazimah has Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Competing at the highest level, both Nicholas and Hazimah qualified for the Special Olympics in 2023. The competition was both a test of mental and physical strength, not just for them, but for their mothers as well. Here are their stories.
Nicholas and Hazimah are athletes in Singapore with special needs. Nicholas was born with Autism, while Hazimah has Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Competing at the highest level, both Nicholas and Hazimah qualified for the Special Olympics in 2023. The competition was both a test of mental and physical strength, not just for them, but for their mothers as well. Here are their stories.
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