‘I’m confident, calm and more of a team player,’ says Special Olympics athlete as he prepares for Ireland Summer GamesBasketballer Ashwin Maliyakal also spoke about his work on health passports at an event in DublinBasketball player Ashwin Maliyakal is an athlete ambassador for the Special Olympics in IrelandSarah O'Mahony Today at 06:30A Special Olympics Ireland athlete has told how the organisation has helped build his confidence as he prepares for the country’s Summer Games.

Source: Irish Independent March 02, 2026 16:02 UTC