PM thumbs up national athletes competing in Special Olympics

He said that in 87-member delegation, Pakistan has a strong representation in the global event

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his best wishes to the 87-member delegation of country’s differently-abled athletes who are taking part in Special Olympics World Games 2023 being held in Germany from June 17 to June 25.

“I am confident that our special and privileged athletes will use the mega opportunity to bring laurels to the motherland through their talent and determination,” the prime minister posted on his Twitter handle.

My best wishes to our differently-abled athletes who are in Germany to take part in Special Olympics World Games 2023. In 87-member delegation consisting of both male & female sportspeople, Pakistan has a strong representation in the global event. Now is the time to reap the…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 18, 2023

He said that in 87-member delegation consisting of both male and female sportspeople, Pakistan has a strong representation in the global event.

“Now is the time to reap the fruit of hard work they put in while preparing for 11 games,” he added.

The prime minister said that the delegation have the prayers of the whole nation with them.

The Special Olympics World Games have been officially opened by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Beforehand, a diverse and colourful stage programme thrilled the spectators. #Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether pic.twitter.com/25XuQtVX7Q

— Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 (@SOWG_Berlin2023) June 17, 2023

German city Berlin will host 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from approximately 190 countries to compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers.