Gothia special olympics trophy

Special Olympics Bharat Uttar Pradesh: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Monday felicitated the triumphant Special Olympics Bharat football team at a ceremony in New Delhi. This felicitation celebrated their monumental achievement as defending champions of the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

This victory profoundly underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a 'Viksit Bharat', a developed India that thrives on the principle of holistic inclusion and empowerment for all citizens, particularly through a vibrant and accessible sports culture.

The Gothia Cup, renowned globally as "The World Youth Cup," serves as the largest international youth football tournament, with the Special Olympics Trophy category, established in 2011, providing a vital international platform for athletes with diverse cognitive abilities.