The hall where the medal awarding ceremony was held echoed with loud ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ chants as the Pakistani player reached the podium to receive her medal.
Speaking about her win Shanza said: “Whatever I am today is because of my country". She vowed to continue performing well in future.
The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games is a multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the tradition of the Special Olympics movement. The event being held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates concludes on March 21.
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