National Blind team to take part in Sweden Para Games 2020

 The Pakistan Blind Sports Federation (PBSF) has announced that the national blind team would participate in the upcoming Sweden Para Games.

A total of 300 athletes – both national and international – will participate in the competitions as well as other activities and events during the games.

The games are scheduled to be held from 30th October to 1st November 2020 in Stockholm (Sweden).

PBSF President Ch M Waqas Warraich said:

“In the history of Pakistan, it’s for the first time that any blind team is participating in international events, which is an honour for us. We have 25 enlisted games in which our players are participating, ranging from IBSA Football, goalball, judo, swimming, showdown, powerlifting, baseball, athletics, track cycling, chess and others.”

Highlighting the team’s accomplishments, the PBSF chief stated:

“Our goalball team visited Sweden during last October, whereas the judo men and women’s team participated in the qualifying round of the Paralympics, held in Baku, Azerbaijan in mid-November while our showdown team has also participated in Lithuania.”

Expressing disappointment over lack of financial assistance, Waqas said:

“Despite the fact that we're trying our best to find sponsors, we failed miserably so far. There is no sponsorship from anyone including the government or private sector for these tours and events. We request private business owners to sponsor these events, so that we may promote blind sports across Pakistan.”