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Multi world record holder Oscar Pistorius will be promoting ‘Run Like the Wind’, a ‘definitely able’ CSR campaign by The international Energy and Chemical company Sasol, in collaboration with the Qatar Olympic and the Qatar Paralympic Committee.
The campaign is to raise awareness and highlighting the positive contribution of people with disabilities in building the local community.
Pistorius will also join other sporting icons at Doha GOALS Forum, created under the high patronage of HH the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.
Set as the closing event of the Doha GOALS Forum, the ‘Run Like the Wind’ is a unique sporting challenge that will feature Pistorius.
The Olympic semi-finalist, multi world record holder and Paralympic gold medalist will put his abilities to the test by racing against a pure Arabian horse on Wednesday the 12th of December at a specially designed outdoor circuit at the Aspire Zone.
“It is definitely going to be one of the most exciting things that I have ever done. I never even thought about something like this when they came up with the concept six months ago.
“Arabian horses are iconic in this region and I think it is going to be an amazing spectacle. Anybody who has time to come and watch it would certainly enjoy,” said Pistorius, who won gold medals in the 100, 200 and 400 metres at the the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
Qatar Olympic Committee’s Secretary General, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani speaking during the press briefing yesterday said, “We are honoured to have the South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius here in Doha, the athlete who is a source of inspiration for us all.
“We hope to work together with our South African Champions and the Qatar Paralympic Federation to promote Paralympic sport in our two countries. We seize this opportunity to congratulate all those who are involved in this noble campaign aimed at enabling every person in our society to play a role towards the development of our countries at all levels.”
Sheikh Saoud also went on thank those who are dedicating their time and efforts for the sake of the citizens with special needs. “We are ready to support everyone by all means and wish them full success in their programmes and campaigns aimed at strengthening the bonds between all of the categories of our society.”
President of Sasol Qatar, Marjo Louw was also delighted with the association saying, “We are delighted to have Oscar support our campaign as he is a global sports icon that has united both disabled and abled-bodied persons around the world by investing in and embracing his abilities.
“Sasol is committed to making a difference in the community through its on-going campaign which aims to highlight the positive contribution and possibilities for people living with disabilities in Qatar.”