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India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Paralympic Committee of India director K.R. Satyanarayan elected as SAPSF president
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): In a historic move to strengthen and unify the para sports movement across South Asia, the South Asian Para Sports Federation (SAPSF) was officially formed on Saturday, as per the press release from PCI. The Federation will be led by Satya Babu of India, Director of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), who has been elected as President, while Ahmed Mohamed of Maldives, Secretary General of NPC Maldives, will serve as Secretary General. Jaywant Gundu Hammannavar, Secretary General of PCI, has been appointed as Treasurer. Vice Presidents include Thushan Deepal Hearth Lekam Ralalage of Sri Lanka, President of the Sri Lanka Paralympic Committee, and Om Nath Shiwakoti of Nepal, Treasurer of NPC Nepal. Representing the athletes, Rajitha Ampemotti from Sri Lanka has been appointed as Athlete Representative. Expanding the leadership structure, Chencho of NPC Bhutan has been appointed as a Committee Member, Deepa Malik, Padma Shri and Paralympic medallist, has been appointed by default through her position as the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Representative. Satyanarayana from NPC India has also been appointed as the Senior Chief Advisor and Manish Rana of NPC India will serve as the Joint Secretary, to SAPSF, in recognition of his pivotal role in shaping the federation's formation and future vision. The formation of SAPSF took place in the presence of official representatives from India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Maldives, marking the beginning of a new chapter in regional collaboration. Devendra Jhajharia, the President of the Paralympic Committee of India, also attended the meeting. The Federation aims to build a structured and united front for para-athletes, focusing on infrastructure development, athlete support systems, resource pooling, and ultimately, the launch of the South Asian Para Games. Expressing his delight on being elected as the inaugural President, Satya Babu said as quoted by the PCI press release, 'It is an honour to be entrusted with this responsibility at such a pivotal moment for para sports in our region.' He further added, 'Our vision is to replicate the spirit of the South Asian Games, but exclusively for Para athletes. This is a major step in creating world-class training and competition platforms across the region. With SAPSF, we aim to unlock new pathways for athletes to compete and grow.' Ahmed Mohamed, Secretary General of SAPSF, stressed the importance of inclusivity and expanded access. 'Many athletes in South Asia have had limited access to international competition. This initiative opens doors for classification, training, and exposure. We are grateful to the Paralympic Committee of India for driving this forward,' Ahmed Mohamed said. Vice President Thushan Ralalage of Sri Lanka emphasised the need for long-term athlete development. 'This isn't just about medals--it's about building an ecosystem that supports para athletes at every level through education, training, and classification programs,' Thushan Ralalage said. Om Nath Shiwakoti of Nepal, also serving as Vice President, spoke about the critical need for shared resources. 'Countries like Nepal lack the infrastructure that India possesses. Through SAPSF, we can bridge that gap and build regional strength by leveraging one another's capacities,' Om Nath Shiwakoti Sonam Karma Tshering, Secretary General of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, welcomed the move, stating, 'We've never had the chance to truly work together as a region. With SAPSF, we can now create a common event calendar, share knowledge, and help each other rise.' With the establishment of SAPSF, South Asia takes a bold and unified step forward--toward becoming a global leader in para sports. The Federation promises a future where para athletes are empowered by opportunity, united by purpose, and supported by a regional system committed to excellence and equity. (ANI)
Egypt Today
01-03-2025
- General
- Egypt Today
Ramadan's first Iftar: Exploring Egypt's diverse and delicious traditions
CAIRO - 1 March 2025: In Egypt, the arrival of Ramadan is met with great excitement, as families come together to prepare a varied and delicious spread for the first iftar of the holy month. Known for their culinary creativity, Egyptians take pride in crafting traditional dishes that bring loved ones together, celebrating the spirit of Ramadan with hearty meals and time-honored flavors. In this article, et highlights how each governorate offers its unique twist on the beloved meal, making the first iftar a true feast for the senses. In Upper Egypt's Minya: Citizens of Minya Governorate had unique opinions about the type of breakfast on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, but they agreed on meat, and it varied between fresh meat and poultry. "I am used to breaking my fast on the first day of Ramadan with my family members, as we find on the first day of fasting an opportunity, and this gathering is around the table waiting for the iftar cannon, that table that includes types of vegetables, stuffed vegetables and meat," said Ahmed Mohamed, a citizen from Minya. As for Radhi Khalaf, another resident, he said that meat always has the largest share on that table, with its various types. Some prefer fresh meat, others prefer birds such as geese, and others prefer to cook rabbits with Molokhia (green soup). Minya Governorate is one of the important governorates in the cultivation of Molokhia and cabbage, so the people of Minya love it. In Port Said: Carob, licorice, and tamarind are special drinks that are fixed on the iftar table in Port Said. In Damietta: Locals are accustomed to eating "Damietta duck" as a main meal on the first days of Ramadan, a custom that has become a cultural heritage and a special legacy for the people of Damietta as part of their preparations to welcome the holy month. The people of Damietta Governorate excel in presenting duck in different ways. Some prepare it with onions, and others eat it with some nuts. Raisins are one of the important ingredients in preparing the duck meal in the Damietta way. "Morta" is one of the famous dishes on the Damietta tables that is associated with the Damietta duck meal. It consists of pieces of grated onions that are cooked with some nuts to be an additional dish with the Damietta duck meal. In Assiut: Sayed Zaki Muhammad from Al-Badari Center in Assiut Governorate explained that the month of Ramadan is one of his favorite months, and that the first day of Iftar in the month of Ramadan likes the table to contain meat, vegetables, and soup, and among his favorite meats is local chicken with stuffed cabbage and some vegetables next to it. In Alexandria: Nadia, a citizen from the Meditteranean city of Alexandria, said that stuffed vegetables and casseroles are essential for the first day of Ramadan, and women excel in cooking on this day, especially in large family feasts. While Sahar Abdel Salam said that she prepares for the holy month of Ramadan since the beginning of Shaaban by storing vegetables to facilitate cooking food in the holy month of Ramadan, and she added that on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, they are accustomed to cooking meat, stuffed rice, and pasta in addition to various juices.
