Five hearing-impaired children from Mirpur qualify for National Special Olympics in Islamabad

Five hearing-impaired students from the Kashmir Institute of Special Education (KIAS) have qualified to participate in the upcoming National Special Olympics, set to begin in Islamabad on May 14, marking a proud moment for Azad Jammu and Kashmir

MIRPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th May, 2026) Five hearing-impaired students from the Kashmir Institute of Special education (KIAS) have qualified to participate in the upcoming National Special Olympics, set to begin in Islamabad on May 14, marking a proud moment for Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Director KIAS Dr. Amjad Ansari, the selected students—Faizan, Shiraz, Iman Basharat, Mubeen, and Rehan—will compete in various events including the 200-meter race, long jump, relay race, powerlifting, and cycling competitions scheduled from May 14 to 17. He shared these details while speaking to media at the Kashmir Press Club before the team departed for Islamabad.

Dr. Ansari said the children, despite being deprived of hearing and speech abilities, have shown remarkable talent and determination.

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Due to limited local facilities, they were trained in Kharian, where they received specialized coaching for national-level competitions involving athletes from across Pakistan including provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad.

He added that the participation of these students is a matter of pride not only for Mirpur but for the entire region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasizing the need for better facilities, he noted that special children have immense potential, but lack of institutional support in the region remains a challenge. He expressed hope that their continued efforts would help these athletes achieve further success at national and international levels.

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