Chi Long Szeto

Chi Long Szeto is an athlete from Special Olympics Hong Kong in the East Asia Region. Chi Long participates in bocce and golf. He has been involved in Special Olympics since 2013.

Chi Long’s favorite parts about Special Olympics are the valuable opportunities, as well as making many new friends.

Chi Long is excited for the congress in Berlin. He has never been to Berlin before and is looking forward to seeing the beautiful scenery of Berlin. He is also excited to meet representatives from different countries and share with them.

Chi Long is a student studying at Secondary six in Shatin Public School. When Chi Long isn’t studying or competing, he enjoys drawing and taking photos. He also joins volunteer activities with the teachers and social workers at his school.

Chi Long says that being an athlete leader means using his abilities to help other athletes. He said that his communication skills have improved, and his confidence has been boosted through the athlete leadership trainings and conferences.

Chi Long’s grant plan is to hold a unified camp for athlete leaders and youth leaders without intellectual disabilities. The content of the camp will include sports, team building activities, and sessions about unified leadership education. Trough the joint efforts of two athlete leaders, this project will allow athlete leaders to take meaningful leadership roles in planning and executing the camp. The youth leaders and camp participants without intellectual disabilities will increase their understanding of inclusion and the leadership potential people with intellectual disabilities have. A final evaluation will help determine if the program met its objectives.