Pak Envoy Dr Faisal commends Pakistan’s strong representation in Special Olympics in Berlin
Berlin, The Gulf Observer: Pakistani Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Faisal hosted a welcome reception at the Pakistan House, Berlin, for the Pakistani squad of Special Olympics World Games 2023.
The delegation, comprising 54 male and 33 female athletes, alongside their coaches and support officials, was given a heart-warming welcome by the officers and staff of the Embassy.
Miss Kristina Drobinka – Ukrainian famous singer, actress was invited to perform urdu national song Dil Dil Pakistan at the event
Pakistani differently-abled athletes are participating in 11 different sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, bocce, cycling, futsal, hockey, power lifting, swimming, tennis and table tennis.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Dr Muhammad Faisal, stated: “I feel very proud to see you all with shining eyes, hopeful hearts and firm determination to represent Pakistan. “I would also want to congratulate the team management, Ms Ronak Lakhani, Ms Yasmin Hyder and all the coaches and affiliated personnel, who enabled our privileged guests, reach this point with adequate training and the aim to raise the Pakistani flag high.”
He said that this indeed was a very happy moment for the nation, to see its privileged children participate in an international event and reiterated that the Embassy would render every possible support to the Special Olympics Team during their stay in Berlin.
Miss Kristina Drobinka – Ukrainian famous singer, actress was invited to perform urdu national song Dil Dil Pakistan at the event. She is cultural ambassador of Pakistan to Ukraine. She promote Pakistani and Ukrainian Culture in Germany and she very support with her unique performance the event and the spirit of Pakistani special sportsmen’s which will performed in World Special Olympics Games 2023.
It is worth noting that among the 190 participating countries, only seven have the privilege of lighting the World Games torch. The athletes will participate in the opening ceremony parade welcomed by Special Olympics President, Timothy Shriver, while German President Frank Walter Steinmeier will formally announce the opening of the Games.
