Etihad Airways has been named the official carrier for the Pakistan Special Olympics team participating in various sporting activities during the year.
According to an airline's spokesperson here on Saturday, Etihad Airways also supported the team in last year's Special Olympics games held in Athens in which the 82-member Pakistani team bagged 17 gold, 25 silver and 14 bronze medals and participated in eight sports, including athletics, aquatics, badminton, basketball, cycling, football and table tennis.
Amer Khan, Etihad Airways' Country Manager in Pakistan, said at Etihad Airways, they are keen to support initiatives that are designed to elevate an individual's desire to achieve. "After the hugely successful event in 2011, we are delighted to once again support the many talented individuals representing Pakistan in the Special Olympics. I wish them the best of luck and I am sure they will make Pakistan proud," he added. Saeed Ahmad, Chairman of the Special Olympics in Pakistan, said, "I wish to express my gratitude to Etihad Airways for its continued support of the Pakistan Special Olympics team."