The event, a prelude to the upcoming Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, set the stage for the much-anticipated games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The message of the day, \u201cEach One, Reach One,\u201d reverberated through the crowd as runners and supporters joined hands to promote the rights and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Run for Inclusion was flagged off by a distinguished group of leaders, including Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways, Government of India. Joining him were Mallika Nadda, president of Special Olympics Bharat and Members of Parliament, Manoj Tiwari and Bansuri Swaraj.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Minister Harsh Malhotra expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the initiative, emphasising its alignment with the vision of a \u2018Fit India\u2019. \u201cThis initiative is about ensuring that our specially-abled children get their rightful place within our society, and I congratulate Special Olympics Bharat for leading this incredible effort,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside the crowd, over 1000 special athletes participated in the run, showcasing the unifying power of sport. The core message of the event, \u201cEach One, Reach One,\u201d resonated strongly, as runners reached out in solidarity, embodying the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The occasion also witnessed the presence of former cricketers Atul Wassan, Nikhil Chopra and renowned cricket coach Gursharan Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Run for Inclusion was the first major milestone in a series of events leading up to the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, which will take place from November 18 at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi. This competition, the first of its kind to be hosted in India, will feature over 100 athletes from 12 countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The event is also a historic occasion as Special Olympics Bharat will debut bowling as a competitive sport for special athletes in collaboration with the Tenpin Federation of India. This addition to the games highlights the organisation\u2019s ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially those aged 22 and above.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Run for Inclusion was the first major milestone in a series of events leading up to the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, which will take place from November 18 at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi. This competition, the first of its kind to be hosted in India, will feature over 100 athletes from 12 countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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