KARACHI
\nSpecial Olympics Pakistan\u2019s squad, which won 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, has returned home.
\nUpon their arrival at Karachi Airport, the athletes received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Associate Secretary General of Pakistan Olympic Association Tehmina Asif, along with officials from Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) and the family of the athletes.
\nThey were greeted with flower garlands in celebration of their remarkable achievement.
\nGold medalists Moazzam Iqbal, Afaq Khan, Abdul Saboor, and Minahil Asim expressed their pride in representing Pakistan, stating that they participated in the games with the sole aim of winning for their country.
\nThey credited their success to their hard work, the guidance of their coaches, SOP\u2019s support, and the prayers of the entire nation.
\nChairperson of Special Olympics Pakistan, Ronak Lakhani, emphasized that winning medals in such a mega event is a significant honor for Pakistan. She highlighted that the team had been preparing for the Winter Games for the past five years, and the athletes reached the victory stand by delivering their best performances.
\nShe also acknowledged the crucial role of the coaches, whose dedication and excellent training helped the athletes achieve this milestone.
\nTehmina Asif, Associate Secretary General of POA, noted that the World Winter Games featured some of the best teams from around the world, yet the enthusiasm and determination of Pakistani athletes were extraordinary.
\nShe added that in Turin, the athletes not only showcased their sporting skills but also served as ambassadors of Pakistan, spreading messages of love and peace, leaving a lasting impression on players from other countries.
\nTehmina Asif also congratulated the athlete\u2019s parents for their unwavering support in encouraging their children to pursue sports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KARACHI Special Olympics Pakistan\u2019s squad, which won 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, has returned home. Upon their arrival at Karachi Airport, the athletes received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Associate Secretary General of Pakistan Olympic Association Tehmina Asif, along with officials from Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) and the family […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":467689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-467677","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n