All set for SOP Unified Marathon tomorrow

KARACHI: The preparations for the 10th SOP Unified Marathon to be organized by Special Olympics Pakistan with the support of the Governor Sindh are in full swing.

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.

Key attendees include 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.

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 number to support and encourage the special children. Syed Tariq Mustafa praised Ronak Lakhani’s selfless service to special athletes and emphasized the need for collective efforts to support them in the future.

The marathon will commence tomorrow (Sunday) 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.