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MC Mary Kom, an Olympic medalist and six-time world champion boxer, helped start Special Olympics Bharat’s National Health Fest on Friday, pledging her “unwavering support” for special athletes’ health and development.
At the FICCI Federation House here, FICCI and Special Olympics Bharat jointly celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by launching the “National Health Fest for Divyangjan We Care.”
The event’s chief guest was Mary Kom.
Along with launching the venture, the boxing legend met with Indian athletes with intellectual disability who won gold at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games.
“It is a great privilege for me to be here to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the athletes of Special Olympics. These athletes are the true heroes of our country, and they are my inspiration,” Mary Kom said.
“My unwavering support will always be with them, sending them strength and courage in their journey ahead. Never stop fighting and you will surely achieve all your goals.”
The government of India’s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative will reach a record 75,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 75 locations, commemorating the country’s 75th anniversary of independence.
The National Health Fest seeks to break records for the most athletes screened and trained in a single day.
A total of 7500 medical and sports professionals will be trained as part of the project to provide high-quality health care and training to athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In addition, 750 Special Olympics Bharat Centres will be activated to promote fitness and sports in the community.
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