Pakistani team departs to Germany for Special Olympic World Games

Pakistani team for the Special Olympic World Games has departed for Germany via Doha private airline.

The event will be played from June 17 to 25 in Germany’s capital Berlin.

Seven thousand athletes from 190 countries will participate in the World Olympics along with their unified partners as 36 different sports competitions will be organised in the mega event of the Special Olympics.

The Pakistani athletes will be participating in 11 different sports including athletics, badminton, basketball, bocce, cycling, futsal, hockey, powerlifting, swimming, tennis and table tennis events.

A number of special athletes also spoke ahead of the mega event saying that they are all passionate to give their best for Pakistan.

Special Athlete Abdul Haq says that "representing Pakistan is an honour for us". While athlete Simran says that "we are carrying the spirit of victory" for Pakistan.

“We are very enthusiastic and devoted to the national spirit for the mega event and will give a good result to the nation, Insha Allah,” Special athlete Furqan Mahmood says.

“Participating in the mega event will enhance our game and enhance our experience,” says athlete Sadia Junaid.

Coach Mohammad Bangash also appreciated the players and said "we have players full of talent" and they are eager to learn.

“Pakistani players are very talented and eager to learn. The players have trained hard for the championship,” he said.

Ronak Lakhani, the head of the delegation, also addressed the media as he departed for Germany.

“Our athletes have prepared hard for the World Games. Special athletes will try hard to reach the victory stand by showing their hundred per cent performance,” Lakhani said.

“The world's best teams are participating in the World Games, but we are also well prepared. Hopefully the young players will use all their skills to win medals for the country,” he concluded.

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