Special Olympics Pakistan| Sport | Special Olympics |
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| Jurisdiction | Pakistan |
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| Founded | 1989 |
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| Affiliation | Special Olympics |
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| Affiliation date | 1989 |
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| Regional affiliation | Asia Pacific |
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| Headquarters | Karachi |
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| President | Ms. Ronak Lakhani (Board Chair)[1] |
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Special Olympics Pakistan is an official 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]