The 10th Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) Marathon 2025 was held in Karachi on Sunday, bringing together athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the country.
According to a private news channel, the event was organized under the patronage of Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, aimed to promote inclusivity and celebrate athletic excellence.
The marathon featured races in multiple categories, including 21.2km, 10km, 5km, and 1km.
In the men’s 21.2km half marathon, Qasim Bajwa secured the top position, followed by Faizan Zulfikar and Muhammad Sajjad in second and third place, respectively. In the women’s half marathon, Natasha Hassan claimed victory, while Sahrish Khan and Kokab Sarwar earned second and third place honors. The 10km race also showcased impressive performances, with Shakir Usman winning in the men’s category and Mahnoor Fatima taking the title in the women’s division. The 5km race saw Qandeel Sultan emerge as the women’s champion, while Muhammad Ziaullah clinched the men’s title.
Governor Tessori, addressing the participants at the closing ceremony, lauded the athletes’ spirit and highlighted the unifying power of sports.
“Sports have the ability to unite people and foster harmony. We must move forward together as a nation,” he stated.
