Qatar Olympic Committee organises Paralympic Challenge Day

“The Qatar Olympic Committee organised the Paralympic Challenge Day for people with disabilities on Wednesday in cooperation with Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, at the academy’s sports hall, in a sporting and educational atmosphere aimed at promoting the values of challenge and social inclusion. The program featured a number of recognized Paralympic sports and competitions, including wheelchair basketball, boccia, goalball, and sitting volleyball, in addition to handcycling simulations and blindfold races. These activities provided students with an opportunity to learn about Paralympic sports while fostering teamwork and positive interaction among participants. Saeeda al-Abdullah, Event Director from the Qatar Olympic Committee, expressed her sincere appreciation to all participants in the program, emphasizing that the event’s great success was the result of fruitful cooperation with Awsaj Academy and the dedicated efforts made by everyone involved to achieve its sporting and humanitarian objectives. She said: “At the Qatar Olympic Committee, we look forward to continuing this strategic and constructive cooperation in the future and to launching innovative initiatives that contribute to strengthening social responsibility and community participation, while supporting meaningful activities that serve and inspire younger generations and reinforce the values of determination, challenge, and respect among students.” Mohammed al-Janahi, Elementary School Principal at Awsaj Academy, stressed that organising such purposeful sporting events reflects the importance of promoting the values of inclusion and cooperation, while empowering all students to participate actively within the school community. He praised the important role played by the Qatar Olympic Committee in supporting sporting and humanitarian initiatives that contribute to raising awareness of Paralympic sports and promoting a culture of respect and appreciation for the abilities of individuals with different needs. He added that such community partnerships leave a deep educational and humanitarian impact on students and contribute to building a more aware and socially engaged generation.

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