Pakistan's Afaq Khan has won gold medal for the country in hundred meter snowshoeing race at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The Special Olympics World Winter Games that commenced on 8th of this month are concluding today.

The Special Olympics World Winter Games take place in Turin, Italy, this week and five Utah athletes will compete in the games, four in DanceSport and one in Snowshoe. In total, over 1,500 athletes and Unified partners from 102 countries are expected to attend the World Games.

The 24-year-old completed the course in 1:57.450, more than two seconds ahead of the runner up, Mexico’s Alejandro Elias Gonzalez.

Indian athletes had a brilliant fourth day of the competition, winning 13 medals across four different sports.

Topekan Bekah Henderson has medaled in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy. Henderson won the bronze medal on Thursday in the 50-meter snowshoeing competition, which was held in Turin, Italy.

Emirati snowboarder Abdullah Al Nuaimi won a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday, March 12.Read More: Karen Wazen Joins UNHCR to Advocate for Displaced Families Another UAE snowboarder,

India made a positive start to its campaign at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, bagging four medals including two gold and as many silver in Turin, Italy. Also Read: WFI to hold Asian Championship trials on Mar 15 On Tuesday,