ADVERTISEMENTAbela highlighted that, like everyone else, individuals with intellectual disabilities and Special Olympics Malta athletes experience moments of pressure and challenges, including when representing our country in competitions abroad. Therefore, Strong Minds will serve as an essential tool to help athletes approach life with greater optimism and resilience, she said. Anna Calleja, National Director of Special Olympics Malta stated: "This was a dream that we wanted to deliver for many years." Strong Minds is a programme designed by specialized professionals that will provide free screening and interactive practices to help athletes to better adapt to challenging life situations such as stress, anxiety, and personal or family difficulties, a statement by Abela read. Furthermore, the program aims to help athletes prepare mentally for competitions both in Malta and abroad.