Preparations for SOP Unified Marathon in full swing

Humayun Saeed, Sarwat Gillani join the celebrations

The preparations for the 10th SOP Unified Marathon, organised by Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) with the support of the Governor of Sindh, are in full swing.

The marathon will commence on Sunday, January 26 at 6:30am from Gate No. 1 of the Governor House, with participants running along Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, I.I. Chundrigar Road, and Tower before returning to the Governor House.

Registration camps were set up where special athletes and individuals from various walks of life registered and collected their race kits.

The enthusiasm of special athletes participating in the marathon's 10th-anniversary celebrations was remarkable. Children expressed their joy by dancing to music and interacting with cartoon characters.

Key attendees included Syed Tariq Mustafa, Chairperson Ronak Iqbal Lakhani, Golden Bib Number 1 recipient Kamran Allahwala, fitness ambassadors Adnan Gandhi and Faisal Shafi as well as prominent showbiz figures Humayun Saeed and Sarwat Gillani.

Others present were POA Associate Secretary General Tehmina Asif, SOP Board Members Farah Agha and Asma Hasan, and representatives from sports in Pakistan including Shoaib Nizami and Yasmin Haider.

Speaking on the occasion, Humayun Saeed expressed his admiration for the passion and performance of special children, stating that these talented individuals are of great significance to society.

Sarwat Gillani urged Karachi's residents to participate in large numbers in the 10th SOP Unified Marathon to support and encourage the special children.

Syed Tariq Mustafa praised Ronak Lakhani's selfless service to special athletes and emphasised the need for collective efforts to support them in the future.