Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, February 27, 2025: Representatives from the Mongolian Special Olympics Committee (MSOC) visited Olympic House on Tuesday, February 25 to meet with Batbold Battushig, an IOC member and President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee.
The MSOC was founded in 2013 and helps more than 8,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The meeting's primary focus was discussing preparations for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which will be held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 16.
The Special Olympics is a global sports movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. The MSOC delegation will consist of nine male and 16 female athletes competing in six sports: cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, sports dancing, floor hockey, snowshoeing and snowboarding.
Mongolia NOC will provide uniforms and financial support for the Mongolian team.
During the meeting, B. Battushig emphasised Mongolia NOC’s commitment to supporting the MSOC - an organisation officially recognised by the IOC.
As part of this collaboration, and in the spirit of social responsibility, Mongolia NOC will sign a cooperation agreement with the MSOC.
“We wish the Mongolian team the best of luck at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin,” Mongolia NOC said.
