[Hixinfineedom]

Of course there is nothing wrong with trying giving people a sense of self worth and achievement, but doing it this way just ends up demeaning everyone else taking part.

I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that that is not true. I doubt you'll find any participants in these games that would find their role in them demeaning. Especially when they have thousands of screaming fans cheering for them in the stands!