Santos Laguna has long been known for their commitment to service and charity, and they’re looking to promote “positive social change on a local, national, and international level” by announcing the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the upcoming Copa Santos Peñoles tournament.
The 2019 tournament will be open to athletes aged 8 to 25 who fall into four categories:
- Persons with intellectual disabilities combined with motor impairments
- Persons with intellectual disabilities combined with hearing impairments
- Persons with an IQ of less than 75.
Also according to a press release from the club, “Teams are allowed a minimum of five players and a maximum of seven, and will be pre-assessed according to a methodology used by the Special Olympics to assure accurate placement.