The 16th World Winter Special Games 2025 will officially begin today at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Delegations from various countries, including Pakistan, arrived in Turin to participate in the large opening ceremony. Pakistani athletes and officials will proudly wear their traditional cultural costume during the event.
Earlier, Special Olympics officials in Italy warmly welcomed the Pakistani Corps on arrival at Milan Airport. The World Games will take place from March 8 to March 15 in Turin, Italy, with over 1,500 athletes from more than 93 countries, along with 2,000 volunteers.
Pakistan is represented by a 25 -member delegation, including 10 athletes (5 men and 5 women), along with coaches, officials, medical staff and youth leaders. Pakistani athletes will compete in the snowball and ski. In addition, six female members of the delegation will represent Pakistan at the World Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS).
Upon arrival in Italy, Pakistani athlete Muhammad Afaq Khan expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “Pakistan’s representation internationally is a great honor for us.” Meanwhile, athlete Muhammad Moazzam iqbal said: “We have come with the spirit of victory for Pakistan.” Specialist Tabassum Ahmed shared his enthusiasm, saying he was “fully motivated and determined to offer a great result for the nation”.
Pakistan coaches Erum Majeed and Muhammad Irfan emphasized that participation in such a Mega event will enhance the skills and experience of athletes. They issued Pakistani players for their talent, dedication and willingness to learn, emphasizing the rigorous training that were submitted to the Winter Games.
According to the head of the delegation, Farukhanda Jabeen, Pakistani athletes have prepared extensively for the World Winter Games.
Special Olympics President Pakistan, Ronak Lakhani, expressed his confidence, stating that Pakistan’s special athletes would give their best performance and try to get to victory.
He also stressed that Pakistan’s Special Olympics are committed to promoting a society without exclusion where people with spiritual and physical disabilities have equal opportunities to excel both sports and life.
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