Karachi. Glenn Cundari, head coach of International Special Olympics Canada, arrived in Karachi on a one-week visit where he will provide further training to Pakistani coaches for the Special Olympics World Games.

Upon his arrival in Karachi, the chairperson of Special Olympics Pakistan, Ronak Lakhani and other officials welcomed Glenn Cundari. It should be noted that in connection with the preparations for the Special Olympic World Games to be played in Berlin, Germany this year from June 17 to 25, the training camp of the national players was organized at Karachi Port Trust Sports Complex.

Head coach Glenn Cundari visited the camp along with Ronak Lakhani and reviewed the performance of the coaches and players. On this occasion, Glenn Cundari said that he is very happy to come to Pakistan and added that, I am enjoying being hosted here as Pakistan is known all over the world for its place in world sports. “The coaching seminar will prove to be very useful for the Pakistani coaches through which the coaches will be able to provide the best training and guidance to the special athletes in the future. And in light of this, the performance of Pakistan's special athletes will continue to improve, he added. Glenn Cundari further said that special athletes are an inspiration for us. It is hoped that these specials will perform well for their country in the World Games.

Ronak Lakhani said that the arrival of Glenn to Pakistan is an honour for us. A two-day coaching seminar is being organized for Pakistani coaches of different sports of Special Olympics in a local hotel in Karachi, in which head coach Glenn Curdin will teach the methods of different sports of Special Olympics.

She said that the coaching seminar will not only give opportunities to our local coaches to train under the supervision of international coaches in their own country, but it will also provide them exposure at the international level.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 07 2023

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