Chairperson, Special Olympics Pakistan,Ronak Lakhani, awarded Sitar-e-Imtiaz on Pakistan Day
In light of Ronak Lakhani’s selfless services to disabled persons,
the government has honored her with Sitara-e-Imtiaz. This is the third highest award given to any civilian in the country based on one’s
extraordinary achievement.
Ronak Lakhani
recipient of Sitara-e Imtaiz on
Pakistan Day
She
is one of the pioneers when it comes to social causes, she has dedicated most
of her life in serving the humanity and she is the best candidate for this
prestigious award. Ronak Lakhani has been the force behind Special Olympics
Pakistan, in transforming the lives of people with Intellectual Disabilities
bringing them into the mainstream society through Inclusion and 'Power of
Sports'.
Ms
Lakhani shares “I have been volunteering with SOP since 1990 .I am really
honored for being awarded with this Sitara-e-Imtiaz and I am committed to
continue my services to take this movement to the next level.This recognition
was only possible with the efforts of my passionate team members".
Ronak Lakhani & Sarwat Gillani with Special Olympics
Pakistan Team
Special Olympics Pakistan organizes sports
activities, and competitions in all four provinces throughout the year for all
ages of 8 years and above.SOP offers training and competitions in Olympics-
type sports such as.Athletics, Aquatics, Basketball, Badminton ,Bocce, Cycling,
Football ,Powerlifting, Table tennis, Tennis, Cricket. SOP also offers heath
screenings and conducts Unified Sports.SOP has participated in over 18
International Games.Some of our key program efforts to build communities
include: Unified Sports, Athlete Leadership Programs, Family Engagement,
Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes. Special Olympics knows no boundaries.
Without regard to gender, race, religion, economic or education level, Special
Olympics has the ability to unite all walks of life.
Sarwat Gillani
The
mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and
athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and
adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to
develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate
in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special
Olympics athletes and the community
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