Olympic medallist and six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Friday helped launch Special Olympics Bharat’s National Health Fest to enhance well being care and improvement of particular athletes and guaranteed them of her “unwavering support”.
FICCI and Special Olympics Bharat collectively noticed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by launching the “National Health Fest for Divyangjan We Care” on the FICCI Federation House.
Mary Kom was the chief visitor on the occasion. Along with launching the initiative, the boxing stalwart additionally interacted with the athletes with mental disabilities who’ve gained medals for India on the Special Olympics World Games in 2019.
“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 mentioned.
“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.”
Launched below the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative by the Government of India, the well being initiative will attain a file 75,000 athletes with mental disabilities in 75 cities, marking 75 years of the nation’s independence.
The National Health Fest goals to set data for screening and coaching the very best variety of athletes in a single day. The initiative additionally goals to coach 7500 medical and sports activities professionals to offer prime quality well being care and coaching to athletes with mental and developmental incapacity.
Moreover, 750 Special Olympics Bharat Centres will probably be activated to develop health and sports activities via a community-based strategy.
