HOPE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM

MBABANE – The Special Olympics Delegation’s prayers have been answered as SNSRC has funded their trip to the United Arab Emirates.

The four-member delegation left the country yesterday for Johannesburg to connect a flight to the Arab nation widely known as Dubai for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. The team comprises of head of delegation Fanele Nkonyane, with athletes in Manqoba Magagula, Fisokuhle Maseko and Lwandile Dlamini. The trip has been made possible by the Swaziland National Sports and Recreation Council (SNSRC) as they funded the air tickets. Accommodation and meals are catered for by the host country’s Special Olympics organising committee.

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The 2019 Special Olympics World Games are set for March 14-21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. More than 7 000 athletes from 170 countries will compete in 24 summer sports, along with 2 500 coaches and 20 000 volunteers. These will be the first Special Olympics World Games in the Middle East/North Africa region.

Speaking during the pre-farewell function held at council’s  premises yesterday, SNSRC CEO Darius Dlomo confirmed that they have supported the Special Olympics team with a sum of E48 000.

“They are our member association and we support associations with funds if they seek assistance. We funded the four air-tickets. We wish them well in their trip to Dubai and we hope they will bring medals home,” Dlomo said.
Special Olympics Board Chairman Louis Nxumalo thanked the council for the support.
“We want to thank SNSRC for the support. The trip would have not been possible if it were not for their support. We have selected the best athletes and we believe they will hoist the country’s flag,” Nxumalo said.
Nxumalo appealed to companies and organisations to join hands with them as they seek to participate in more international games.
He also highlighted that they would have loved to send more athletes to the games but due to financial constraints, they could not.

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