Special Olympics: Pervaz Ahmad from GB wins two silver medals as Pakistan shines in Austria

Hameez-ud-Din and Tehmeena (siblings), Pervaz Ahmed and coach Amina Baig are Ismaili Muslims.

Islamabad: Pervaz Ahmed, an athlete from Gigit-Baltistan representing Pakistan at the Special Olympics in Austria has won two silver medals so far. Other members of team Pakistan have also shined, winning gold, silver and bronze medals.

Tehmeena and Hameez-ud-Din, siblings from Khanabad village of Hunza, are also part of the Pakistan Squad. Pervez belongs to Gojal Valley, Hunza.

[…] Amina Baig, a coach of the team, also belongs to Gilgit-Baltistan. Having a Masters in Physical Education, Amina Baig belongs to the Chipursan Valley of Gojal, Hunza.

Source: PAMIR TIMES | Voices of the Mountain Communities – Special Olympics: Pervaz Ahmad from GB wins two silver medals as Pakistan shines in Austria

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