Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) successfully hosted “SPEDOLYMPICS 2025: Inclusive Sports Festival for Young Children with Special Needs” at the university’s Football Field, bringing together young learners with special needs for a day of adaptive sports and celebration.
Organized by the Dynamic BPED in partnership with the SPED Society, the event was held in observance of National Children’s Month and aimed to provide young students with special needs the opportunity to engage in adapted and Paralympic-inspired sports that promote inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment.
Dynamic BPED // Ron Rodriguez & Felicity Napalinga photos
SPED Society // Enoch Bartolome photos
Young learners from Talisay Elementary School participated in the festival alongside members of several CHMSU student organizations, including the Dynamic BPED, SPED Society, CHMSU DEAR, and CHMSU Sports Club. The collaborative effort created a supportive and inclusive environment where children could experience the joy of athletic participation.
The festival featured Paralympic-inspired activities, including Bocce and other adaptive sports designed to be accessible to participants of varying abilities. The carefully curated activities provided an empowering experience for all participants while serving as an inspiration to the greater CHMSU community and beyond.
The event underscores CHMSU’s dedication to inclusive education and community engagement, demonstrating the transformative power of sports in building a more accessible and empowering environment for children with special needs.
