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Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak athletes shine in Turin Games
Pakistan's contingent for 16th World Winter Special Games 2025 is seen with SOP Chairperson Ronak Lakhani and Head of Delegation Farukhanda Jabeen after landing in Turin, Italy. PHOTO: SOP Pakistan's snowshoeing athletes have moved one step closer to the glory, blazing their way into the 200m & 800m finals with stellar performances in the divisioning rounds at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games, being hled in Turin, Italy. With four females namely Iqra Akram, Minahil, Shah Galoon & Tabsassum Nasir, three male athletes, Ali Raza, Saboor, Muhammad Afaq reaching the 200m finals and one male, Moazzam Iqbal making 800m finals, Pakistani athletes displayed unmatched speed, endurance, and determination, securing their well-earned spots in the highly anticipated finals set for March 13 at the Palazzetto dello Sports Center, Italy. Meanwhile, Pakistan contigent's head of delegation Farkhanda Jabeen said that in Special Olympics competitions, divisioning round ensures fair competition by grouping athletes with similar speed and ability levels so everyone has a meaningful and competitive experience. "Till now our Pakistani athletes have displayed great performances and we are hopeful that they'll make the nation proud," she said. "With their sights set on glory, these incredible athletes are ready to bring their A-game and make Pakistan proud on the world stage." It may be mentioned here that on the second day of the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games, Pakistan's Ruvina Qurban and Muneeb ur Rehman participated in the divisional round of the cross-country 100-meter race and qualified for the final round, which will be held on March 15. Tomorrow, they will compete in the 50-meter divisional race. Meanwhile, Pakistan's snowshoeing athlete Ali Raza participated in the Unified Sports Experience Relay Race, where he was paired with other unified and special athletes and secured second place.
Express Tribune
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Ruvina, Muneeb in final round of cross-country 100m
Pakistan's snowshoeing athlete Ali Raza (R) participates in the Unified Sports Experience Relay Race at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin on Monday. PHOTO: SOP On the second day of the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games, being held in Turin, Itay, Pakistan's Ruvina Qurban and Muneeb ur Rehman participated in the divisional round of the cross-country 100-meter race and qualified for the final round, which will be held on March 15. Tomorrow, they will compete in the 50-meter divisional race. Meanwhile, Pakistan's snowshoeing athlete Ali Raza participated in the Unified Sports Experience Relay Race, where he was paired with other unified and special athletes and secured second place. Pakistan's snowshoeing team will compete in the 200-meter and 800-meter divisional rounds tomorrow. Additionally, athletes from Chinese Taipei sang Pakistan's national song Dil Dil Pakistan while heading to the venue with the Pakistani athletes. Pakistani special athletes participated in intensive training sessions on Sunday in preparation for the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games. Earlier on Monday, national athletes Afaaq Khan, Moazzam Iqbal, Shah Guloon, Iqra, Tabassum, Ali Raza, and Manahil, who are participating in the Snowshoeing competitions, had their training session scheduled for BBC correspondent Joe Wilson, who is present at the Pregelato venue, met with the Pakistani athletes. He extended his best wishes for the event and said, "I welcome the Pakistan team to the 2025 World Winter Games. I have traveled to Pakistan several times for cricket coverage, but I am delighted to see the Green Shirts competing in the World Winter Games." Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 is hosting 1,500 athletes from 100 countries, along with 1,000 coaches, 2,000 volunteers, around 100 youth leaders, 500 representatives from media organizations, and over 1,300 guests. At the Opening Ceremony the 2025 Special Olympics World Games President Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo said, "Organizing this event presents an extraordinary opportunity for Turin, and indeed for all of Italy, to respect diversity, overcome challenges, and foster a positive social attitude. It highlights the determination, hard work, and talent of intellectually diverse athletes and promotes a culture of sharing and living together. The Special Olympics greatly contribute to building an inclusive society, recognizing and supporting intellectually diverse youth and citizens through sports, thereby creating a brighter future." Held under the Special Olympics athlete oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt," the Games are attended by officials including Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia Nomin Chinbat and Director of Foreign Relations, Information, and Technology Department at the Physical Culture and Sports Authority of Mongolia Oyunbat Nasanbat.
