(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Eshraqa, Khimji Ramdas (KR)' Social Development Arm, and Oman Paralympic Committee hosted a ceremony to welcome the Oman Paralympic National Team that represented the sultanate in Tunis World Para Athletes Grand Prix Series 2018.
The Omani delegation including eight athletes flew to Tunisia between June 18 and 25, competed among 20 other countries and came home with a total of 12 medals (two gold, six silver and four bronze).
The felicitation ceremony was held at the Ministry of Sports Affairs, Ruwi on Thursday under the auspices and in the presence of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid al Ghabsh, Deputy Wali of Muscat. The event was also attended by Dr Mansour Sultan al Touqi, president, Oman Paralympics Committee, Amit Tandon, chief financial officer, Khimji Ramdas, Ali bin Salim al Jabri, Majlis A'Shura member, representing Muscat, Abdul Karim al Jabri, municipal councillor, Samail, together with social media influencers, Rashid al Rubkhi, Shabiba FM presenter, and Hawra al Farsi, TV presenter.
Congratulating the athletes on their achievement and applauding their triumph in Tunisia, Nailesh Khimji, director KR, said, 'We are so proud of our athletes' performance in Tunisia and honoured to have contributed in making their participation possible.' He added, 'Eshraqa's focus on health and community well-being is integral to our initiative, as is our desire for Oman's continued success on the international sporting stage.'
Khimji Ramdas employee and leading Paralympic athlete Talib al Balushi, who won a gold medal in short-put and a silver in discus-throw, is elated at the thought of representing the country and his organisation at games being held all across the world.
He said, 'It was a matter of great pride for the signal honour of representing my country and my organisation at the games in Tunisia. We thank God for granting us this triumph and Eshraqa - Khimji Ramdas for sponsoring our participation and making this achievement possible.' Sonia Mustafa, coach for Oman's Paralympic Team, said, 'Representing one's country on the international stage is the highlight of any athlete's career. On behalf of Oman's Paralympic Team, I thank Eshraqa - Khimji Ramdas for making this possible.'
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