Fiji Special Olympic Chef de Mission Bishwa Sidal says they are embarking on a five year development plan to expand the circle of sports their athletes participates in.

Sidal says Fiji is currently participating in Athletics, Table Tennis, Soccer and Swimming.

“It’s not easy. It’s a partnership with the sports federation back home and we’re working with a number of sports that will provide opportunity for athletes to join and play – so that come the next five years we are ready to say we’ve ten sports that we can participate in.”

Meanwhile, the Fiji Special Olympics team will be leaving Nadi this morning for the Abu Dhabi World Summer Special Olympic.