Pakistan’s snowshoeing athletes have showcased remarkable performance by advancing to the finals in the 200m and 800m races at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Female athletes Iqra Akram, Manahil, Shah Galoon, and Tabassum Nasir, along with male athletes Ali Raza, Saboor, and Mohammad Afaq, secured spots in the 200m final. Additionally, Moazzam Iqbal qualified for the 800m final.
The athletes demonstrated exceptional speed, endurance, and determination to earn their places in the finals, scheduled for March 13 at the Palazzetto dello Sports arena in Rome. Farkhanda Jabeen, head of Pakistan’s delegation, emphasized the importance of divisioning in the Special Olympics, which ensures fair competition by allowing athletes with similar abilities to compete against each other.
