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- SKF President Ahmed Al-Towayan expressed delight at Prince Sultan鈥檚 visit
- 鈥淥ur participation in this event is part of activating the 鈥楺adir鈥� initiative launched by the federation earlier this year,鈥� he said
RIYADH: The Saudi Kickboxing Federation participated on Tuesday in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities event, organized by the Disabled Children鈥檚 Association in collaboration with the King Salman Center for Disability Research.
Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud, chairman of the board of trustees of the center, visited the federation鈥檚 booth and met several athletes and coaches, a media statement said.
SKF President Ahmed Al-Towayan expressed his delight at Prince Sultan鈥檚 visit and his support for activities and events related to persons with disabilities.
鈥淥ur participation in this event is part of activating the 鈥楺adir鈥� initiative launched by the federation earlier this year,鈥� Al-Towayan said.
The initiative aimed to provide sports activities for persons with disabilities, develop their skills in kickboxing, and empower Paralympic athletes to practice these sports, he added.
鈥淨adir initiative aims to offer sporting opportunities to anyone facing difficulties in participating in sports, whether due to a disability or limited financial resources,鈥� Al-Towayan said.