text-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP):National University of Modern Languages(NUML), successfully concluded a two-day sports event dedicated to visually impaired female athletes, featuring competitions in Goalball and Archery.
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text-align: justify;">The event, held at the Gymnasium of NUML’s Main Campus, brought together athletes from the Pakistan Blind Sports Federation (PBSF) and NUML, marking a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity in sports.
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text-align: justify;">The event, aimed at raising awareness about blind sports and supporting athletes on their journey to the Paralympics in Spain this November.
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text-align: justify;">Speaking at the closing ceremony, NUML Rector, Major General (R) Shahid Mehmood Kayani HI(M), stressed the importance of supporting visually impaired athletes.
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text-align: justify;">“They need our attention, and we must stand by them,” he said. He further pledged NUML’s commitment to collaborate with PBSF, offerin
g full support to help these athletes achieve their goals.
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text-align: justify;">He emphasized the responsibility of society to empower disabled individuals, stating, “We must provide adequate resources for those with disabilities, allowing them to flourish in society.”
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text-align: justify;">He highlighted NUML’s role as the first institution to organize such an event, calling for continued efforts to support physically disabled individuals in the future.
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and other honorable guests commended NUML for its initiative, which serves as a great source of motivation for visually impaired athletes.
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text-align: justify;">The sporting competitions saw visually impaired athletes from PBSF and NUML demonstrate exceptional skills in both Goalball and Archery. In a thrilling Goalball match, the PBSF team emerged victorious.
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text-align: justify;">The event also featured inspiring performances from NUML alumnus Muhammad Hamza, a visually impaired musician who showcased his talent on the melodica, and nine-year-old Fawad from Gilgit, who played the rabab and sang, captivating the audience with his abilities.
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text-align: justify;">The event concluded with the distribution of certificates and awards among the participating athletes, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to sports for individuals with disabilities.
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