TURIN: Pakistani athletes made a strong impression on the second day of the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games, with several notable performances on Monday.

Ruvina Qurban and Muneeb ur Rehman led the charge, qualifying for the final round of the cross-country 100-metre race after impressive showings in the divisional round. The pair will compete in the 50m divisional race on Tuesday, with the finals of the 100-metre event scheduled for March 15.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s snowshoeing athlete Ali Raza secured a commendable second place in the Unified Sports Experience Relay Race, where he was paired with other unified and special athletes.

Published in Dawn, March 11th, 2025