Healthy Athletes – Special Olympics Bihar
🎯 Sports-Therapy Through FUNfitness
Special Olympics provides sports-therapy through its Healthy Athletes® program, especially the FUNfitness component, focusing on physical therapy needs. The program screens for flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness, identifies concerns, and offers guidance on exercise, sport-specific training, and referrals. The goal: improve performance, prevent injuries, and enhance well-being.
🌟 Historic Launch in Patna
We proudly hosted the world’s first MedFest on 2–3 October 2004 at Hotel Maurya, Gandhi Maidan, Patna. This milestone marked the inception of inclusive athlete-centered healthcare in Bihar.
🏥 Major City Initiatives
Our citywide health programs continue in all major hubs across Bihar:
- Patna: MedFest, FUNfitness, Opening Eyes, Strong Minds
- Muzaffarpur: Opening Eyes, Special Smiles
- Gaya: Fit Feet, Health Promotion
- Madhubani: FUNfitness, Strong Minds
- Ara (Bhojpur): Healthy Hearing, MedFest
- Also active in: Darbhanga, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Siwan, Samastipur, Chapra, Champaran, Begusarai, Khagaria, Jamui, Supaul, Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria, Sitamarhi
📅 Weekend Schedule (Sample)
All 38 districts hosted weekend screenings between October 2004 and July 2025:
| District | Weekend Date |
|---|---|
| Patna | 2–3 Oct 2004 |
| Gaya | 6–7 Nov 2004 |
| Bhagalpur | 4–5 Dec 2004 |
| Muzaffarpur | 8–9 Jan 2005 |
| Darbhanga | 5–6 Feb 2005 |
🤝 Partnerships & Inclusion
Our work is possible thanks to partnerships with Child Concern, Samarpan, BAPwD, along with special schools, hospitals, NGOs, and satellite centers across Bihar, bringing quality healthcare directly to where athletes train and compete.
📣 Join Us
Want to make a difference? Volunteer or Partner Today – and help build a healthier, stronger, and more inclusive Bihar!