Palakkadan Nattarangu Qatar (PNQ) in association with Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) honoured Mohamed Aasim Velimanna, a teen activist who campaigns for the rights of differently-abled children.
The 16 year-old boy, a native of Kozhikode district of Kerala and winner of Unicef's 2017 Child Achiever Award is in Doha to experience the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Aasim was born without hands, one leg impaired, jawbone crooked, and having problems with his teeth, mouth and hearing. While moving about on a wheelchair with help, he has added several achievements to his credit.
Earlier this year, he swam across the Periyar river in Kerala after two weeks of training, scripting an inspiring story.
PNQ general secretary Nitin Baburaj welcomed the gathering. President Gopinath inaugurated the meeting. ICC president P N Baburajan, vice president Subramanya Hebbagelu and general secretary Krishnakumar offered felicitations.
PNQ members and Melam Doha presented a cultural performance. PNQ treasurer Chandrasekhar compered the event. Vice president Vasudevan Nambisan proposed a vote of thanks.
