Shimla, Jun 4 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday emphasized the importance of recognizing and supporting Special Olympics athletes to ensure their holistic development. Addressing a felicitation ceremony organized by 'Special Olympics Bharat', Himachal Pradesh, the Governor said that both the society and the government must come forward to extend help and encouragement to these exceptional sportspersons, a statement issued here said. Also Read | India National Football Team Lose 0-2 to Thailand in International Friendly 2025; Manolo Marquez and Co Gets Reality Check Ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Game. "Let us give them our care and support, and help them rise," he said at a function held in honour of the athletes and coaches who represented India at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin, Germany and World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy. The Governor said that the event was not merely a celebration of medals, but a tribute to the courage, determination, and spirit of the athletes. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: PM Narendra Modi Expresses Grief Over Stampede Incident During RCB Victory Event Near Chinnaswamy Stadium, Calls It 'Absolutely Heartrending'. "These athletes have shown that with hard work and confidence, no challenge is insurmountable," he added. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)