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Special Olympics Bharat's Athletes Empowered by SAIL

SAIL takes pride in associating itself and focusing its CSR efforts towards ensuring equality, freedom,
justice and dignity of all individuals including “Divyangjans” .

The company, under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, supported the entire Indian
contingent of Special Olympics Bharat’s athletes to
participate in the Special Olympics World Summer Games,
Berlin, 2023. This support to the “Special Category
Divyang” Athletes included all aspects like their health
screening to training to selection cum trial and participation
in association with Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) for the
event. This event was a significant milestone in the journey
of these exceptional athletes as they represented India on
the global stage during the event which was held from 17 –
25 June, 2023. As the final medals were awarded, a wave of
jubilation swept through the Indian camp. With 202 medals
in their tally, including 76 gold, 75silver, and 51 bronze, India
had left an indelible mark on the global stage.

SAIL collaborated with Special Olympics Bharat, a National Sports Federation recognized by the
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and accredited by
Special Olympics Inc. USA by providing material
assistance to the entire Indian contingent of athletes,
coaches and officials for their training, equipment,
wearables, accessories and other administrative
requirements to ensure the Indian team's
participation and performance. For a comprehensive
preparation for taking part in these games, in
September 2022, a national coaching camp-cum-
selection trial for Badminton, Cycling, Football, and
Futsal games was also organized at SAIL’s Bokaro
Steel Plant.

Approximately 3000 Divyangjan have benefitted
with Assistive Devices given by SAIL

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