The main difference between the two organizations is the type of disability and the level of sports ability of participants. The purpose of the Special Olympics is to make people with mental retardation strengthen their physical strength, develop their intelligence, overcome themselves and gradually recover through physical exercise, thus making beneficial contributions to society. The Special Olympics is not limited by region, race or belief, and aims to arouse the humanitarian spirit of the society and the public, educate, cultivate and tap the potential of mentally retarded people through mutual cooperation, so that they can enhance their self-confidence, realize their value in society, and then face life positively.