PADANG, kiprahkita.net - Acting Mayor of Padang Andree Algamar, expressed his support for the 55 disabled athletes from Special Olympics Indonesia (Soina) Padang who will compete in the upcoming Sumatra Regional Special Olympics Week or Pekan Soida Daerah(Pesoda) 2024.
During a visit from the SOIna Padang management at his official residence on Thursday, July 18, 2024, Andree emphasized that the city government is committed to supporting talented and accomplished children, especially in sports.
He hopes that the abilities of Soina's disabled athletes will bring pride and honor to Padang.
"We will continue to support Soina athletes to achieve more in sports. This is our opportunity to boost their confidence through their talents," he said, accompanied by Assistant II Didi Aryadi and Head of the Youth and Sports Department Afriadi.
Furthermore, Soina Padang's Chairwoman Anita Ratnasari, mentioned that Pesoda will be held on August 3-4, 2024, in Padang. The organization has prepared its athletes to potentially qualify for the National Special Olympics Week or Pekan Soina Nasional(Pesonas) 2026.
"Thank you to the Padang city government for providing encouragement to the Soina athletes. We hope they will continue to excel in the future," she said.
Additionally, Soina Padang Vice Chairman I Nadianto Helmi, listed the sports that will be contested, including athletics, swimming, long jump, shot put, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, rhythmic gymnastics, and futsal. (taufik/kominfo pdg))
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