IPL is excellent however let’s not overlook India’s 233-medal haul at Special Olympics

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The fever of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is high, with the match set to start on March 23. However, the Special Olympics is occurring in the United Arab Emirates, where Indian athletes have appeared incredibly well. One look at the occasion says out loud that India is excelling there.

When the IPL is around the corner or is going on, India’s complete attention shifts to the glitzy tournament. In fact, on an equal day as the IPL, the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in hockey is also starting, but there may not be plenty of focus on that.

While IPL is still the center of sports news, India’s success in the Special Olympics must no longer be sidelined.

So far, India has won 233 medals in the ongoing Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. As of March 19, the Indian contingent had earned 60 gold, 83 silver, and 90 bronze medals.

The medals are gained across Athletics, incs, Cycling, Judo, Powerlifting, Table Tennis, Roller skating, Badminton, Basketball, traditional basketball, and Traditional Handballide females.

IPL is excellent however let's not overlook India's 233-medal haul at Special Olympics 1

The 7-Side Femaleecial Olympics World Summer Games will be held in Abu Dhabi from March 14 to 21 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces.

With more than 7,500 athletes from over 192 nations competing, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has emerged as the world’s most substantial sports activity and humanitarian occasion. It has set the benchmark for the most unified Games within the Special Olympics movement’s 50-12 months records.

India’s ninth participation in the Special Olympics is in 14 out of 24 Olympic-type sports presenting the World Games.

49 MEDALS IN ROLLER SKATING

Indian athletes exceeded expectations in this event, prevailing and winning a total of medals at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on Tuesday.

So far, India’s best number of gold medals has come in curler skating. In the sport, India has won thirteen gold, 20 silver, and sixteen bronze medals.

19-year-old Jitendra Pawal received a gold medal in the 200m race in his department at the Dubai Police Stadium on Sunday despite struggling with poverty and daily requirements.

After winning the gold, Jitender’s educated Harish stated in an interview with the Special Olympics correspondents, “Despite his struggles, Jitendra never gave up his hope of taking part in the World Games and ultimately ended up prevailing the gold.”

Harish was full of praise for the athletes from around the globe who have shown incredible talent and willpower at the World Games.

“If God has taken away a few competencies from these humans, he has also blessed people of willpower with many precise and special abilities and skills.

“Society must attempt to become aware of the particular and individual talents of the decided ones and polish them on the way to play a crucial function in society.

“One should no longer forget about or return away from humans of determination; alternatively, everyone ought to inspire those human beings so that they can be an essential part of the society and contribute closer to the betterment of the country,” stated Harish.