Special Olympics is a year-round training and competition program for mentally challenged athletes older than 8 years. Opportunities for involvement in this program are available to members of the orthopaedic community. Participation requires a physical examination every 3 years. The experience with coordinating a sports screening program for 5000 athletes is described.

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