Special Olympics Pakistan

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Special Olympics Pakistan
SportSpecial Olympics
JurisdictionPakistan
Founded1989
AffiliationSpecial Olympics
Affiliation date1989
Regional affiliationAsia Pacific
HeadquartersKarachi
PresidentMs. Ronak Lakhani (Board Chair)[1]
Official website
specialolympics.pk
Pakistan

Special Olympics Pakistan is an officially recognized program of Special Olympics International which operates in Pakistan as not-for-profit organization and works with intellectually disabled individuals and help them through participation in sports.[2][3][4]

History[]

Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become fit, productive and respected members of the society through sports training and competition. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 180 countries.

Special Olympics Pakistan was established 1989 with around 20 registered athletes. The organization now has over 28,500 registered athletes, over 750 coaches and over 3,000 volunteers with more than 320 competitions held by 2018.[5]

Sports[]

Special Olympics Pakistan provides sports training and held Olympic styple competitions in 11 summer sports and 3 winter sports.[6][7]

Summer Sports[]

  • Aquatics
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Cycling
  • Power-lifting
  • Tennis
  • Table Tennis
  • Bocce

Winter Sports[]

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Floorball
  • Snowshoeing

Oath[]

Let me win- but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.[8]

Support[]

Annual Fundraising Gala is held and is one of the main sources of income along with donations and sponsorships.[9][10]

International Events participated in[]

  • -Summer World Games 1991-Minnesota USA-16 Athletes.
  • -World Games 1995- Connecticut, USA-26 Athletes.
  • -First Asia Pacific Games 1996- Shanghai, China- 14 athletes.
  • -World Games 1999- North Carolina, USA- 40 athletes.
  • -World Games 2003- Dublin, Ireland -60 athletes.
  • -Asia Pacific Cricket Tournament 2004- Ahmedabad, India- 14 athletes.
  • -Ludhiana Games 2005- Ludhiana India- 46 athletes.
  • -Delhi Games 2005- Delhi, India- 10 athletes.
  • -China Invitation Games 2006- Shanghai, China- 10 athletes.
  • -Special Olympics Cricket World Cup Tournament 2006- Mumbai, India- 44 athletes.
  • -Special Olympics World Summer Game in Shanghai China 2007- 65 athletes.
  • -Asia Pacific Bocce Competition 2008, Brunei Darussalam- 4 Athletes.
  • -Ludhiana Games 2008- Ludhiana, India- 35 athletes.
  • -Special Olympics Bharat International Cricket Carnival in Delhi, India 2009-14 athletes.
  • -Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens, Greece 2011- 58 Athletes.
  • -Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games; Newcastle, Australia 2013 -59 Athletes.
  • -Special Olympics Asia Pacific Qualified of the 2014 Football Unified Cup, Bangkok Thailand 21 Athletes.

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See also[]

External Links[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://92newshd.tv/about/special-olympics-pakistan-%E2%80%93-ronak-lakhani-with-her-team-surely-deserves-a-huge-round-of-applause
  2. ^ https://www.dawn.com/news/104509/pakistan-special-athletes-honoured
  3. ^ https://www.brecorder.com/news/233523/
  4. ^ https://dailytimes.com.pk/363598/pakistan-to-participate-in-special-olympics-game-in-abu-dhabi-2019/
  5. ^ https://i-care-foundation.org/charity/special-olympics-pakistan/
  6. ^ http://specialolympics.pk/index.php/sports-2/
  7. ^ https://i-care-foundation.org/charity/special-olympics-pakistan/
  8. ^ SOP Collectibles New Year's Eve Gala, December 2011
  9. ^ https://www.dawn.com/news/104509/pakistan-special-athletes-honoured
  10. ^ http://specialolympics.pk/index.php/partners-in-movement/
  11. ^ SOP Collectibles New Year's Eve Gala, December 2011
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