Extraordinary Pramila Pinto Chosen for Athens Special Olympics

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Udupi, Jan 17: Life is a journey and everyone desires to reach the destination with confidence and hope. When faced with adversity, it is self-confidence, courage and determination that enables one to reach one's goal and attain success.

Meet Pramila Pinto of Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor, who has been selected to represent India in Special Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Currently, she is busy training for her roller skating event.

Eldest daughter of Robert Pinto and Philomena Pinto, Pramila, a specially-abled girl was admitted to the Manasa school on August 11, 1998. Since then she has fought odds and actively participated in cultural activities and sports and games, which in turn have helped her to tap her hidden talents.

Pramila's golden opportunity came when she participated in National Coaching and Championship Camp for Roller Skating at Hyderabad in September 2009. She performed well and bagged the gold medal. Her stupendous performance in the Championship Camp led to her selection as a probable athlete for the four pre-Olympics and preparatory national camps.

She attended the first pre-Olympics camp at Pondicherry in June 2010. The Camp boosted her confidence and enthusiasm and she went on to attend the second pre-Olympics preparatory camp at Hyderabad in October 2010.

Her vigour and her performance enabled her to get selected for the Special Olympics World Summer Games, Athens, Greece to be held in June 2011. At present she is preparing herself to participate in the third pre-Olympics preparatory camp from February 21 to 27.

Several people have helped her wholeheartedly in her journey. The social and financial support of the management and constant encouragement by principal Sr Vinny Gonsalves, the ample training given by physical educator Shiny M C and the support by teaching and non-teaching staff and her delighted friends - all these have made Pramila a top class athlete in her category.

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Dorothy Rego, Kaikamba/Toronto, Canada
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Hi Pramila

Congratulations on your great achievement. You have made our Noronha fly and country very proud. You have also shown to the world that disability is not a barrier to achieve your goal. Once again hats off you you. Bring us the gold medal.

Wish you all the best

Dorothy, Ronald, Seneca and Roysten

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shanthi saldanha, vamanjoor/dubai
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Congratulations Pramila....wish u all the best in future.....we are proud of u......its blessing and prayer of ur dear mom...keep it up!!!!

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precilla pinto, mangalore
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Congratulations dear Pramila. Wish you all the best in your next venture. May God bless you and the guiding people around you.

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Geeta, Shirva
Wed, Jan 19 2011
"Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character"-T.Alan Armstrong.
You have proved this to the world Pramila. Congratulations and all the very best for the Athens Olympics. We are proud of you. May God give you more & more courage to fulfill your ambitions. Our prayers are with you always.
Best wishes to you.

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Clara Lewis, Kemmannu/Dubai
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Congratulations to Pramila Pinto, all the best and God bless you.

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sana, mangalore
Wed, Jan 19 2011
all the best pramila.we are really proud of you

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sana, mangalore
Wed, Jan 19 2011
all the best pramila.we are really proud of you

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Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Hearty congratulations to Pramila Pinto and all the very best at the Special Olympics in Athens.

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cynthia latha, Bahrain
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Congrats and all the best Pramila. Our prayers with u. We are proud of your achievement.
Cyprian & Jessy d' souza.
latha,lavina, kiran ,linet & Arun.

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Judith L, Mumbai
Wed, Jan 19 2011
dear Pramila,
The fact that you have been chosen for the Olymics itself is an achievement. I wish you all the best. Do well and bring glory. All the best.

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Sharath Kumar, Mulki / Dubai
Wed, Jan 19 2011
Congratulations to Pramila Pinto for choosing you as a contastant at Athens Special Olympics. I really appreciate. We are all proud of you. Go ahead and win. Wish you all the very best. Thank you Daijiworld.

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REEMA ROBERT LOBO, BHAVNAGAR GUJARAT
Tue, Jan 18 2011
MY SELF REEMA ROBERT LOBO BELONGS TO MANGALORE, SETTLED IN GUJARAT BHAVNAGAR,RECENT 48TH NATIONAL INLINE SPEED SKATING BRONZE MEDAL WINNER AT VISHAKAPATANAM , CONGRATULATE YOU FOR YOUR WONDER FULL EFFORTS, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR FUTURE AND RAISE THE NAME OF KARNATAKA. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

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vincy lobo, pernal/pangla/dubai
Tue, Jan 18 2011
dear pramila,just think you started success path..go ahead..GOD BLESS YOU.everybodys prayers are with you.keep faith in GOD&in your talent too.success is in front of you.ALL THE BEST.

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Mark Denis D'souza, Niddodi/Sharjah,U.A.E.
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Dear Pramila Pinto,wish you good luck in Athens Special Olympics,you can do it,you can win and clim the hight of star,I pray for you,God bless you.
Mark Denis D'souza

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MELWYN FERNANDES, KEMMANNU / ABUDHABI
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations Pramila Pinto. Well done. god bless. Let Your dream comes true and wish you all success for Athens Special Olympics for which your are chosen. I am sure you will perform well and target for GOLD.

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madav nayak, udipi
Tue, Jan 18 2011
God bless you always !

Very proud of you. You are so high that I cant even dream of what you have achieved .

You are going to represent our Country.

Good luck And God bless.

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jyothi alva, padubelle
Tue, Jan 18 2011
congatulations to you pramila God bless and all the best to you
jyothi padubelle

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Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations. You have made us proud.

Dr Gerald Pinto

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Clara & D. F. Lobo, Vamanjoor-Mangalore
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations to you Pramila Pinto on being chosen for Athens Special Olympics. Wish you all the best. Come back with Gold Medal. We know you, because you are gem of our parish, pearl of Mangalore, star of Karnataka and pride of Mahan Bharath!

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Harold Dsouza, Belman, Qatar
Tue, Jan 18 2011
God bless you dear…winning will be not the important thing in life, keep on doing something with great interest is good. Success will come automatically. People like you should not loose faith in God & ourselves.
Some one also please tell what disability she have ? also why there is no support from her parents..? not mentioned…?
I have heard lot of Manasa…Hats of to them..

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MERWYN, BEJAI/MUSCAT
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations to Pramila Pinto on being chosen for Athens Special Olympics.Wish you all the best.

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Rilson, Permannur
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congrats Pramila....

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VISHAL, BRAHMAVAR
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congrats Pramila Pinto All the best for Athens Special Olympics
We very proud of you and your achievement. You are proof that each and everyone has a talent irrespective of thier capabilities. GOD bless you///////DEV BORAY KARUNN...

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Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Dear Baby Pramila Pinto “Heartiest Congratulations” to you on your great achievement. You are the proud of all girls!! Wish you more and more success, Good Luck & God Bless.

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Abivinron, M'lore / DXB
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Hope, courage & hard work will bring you out of all calamities in life & lead you to the path of success. Here is an example.
GOD never abandons these people.

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Harold Dsouza, Belman, Qatar
Tue, Jan 18 2011
God bless you dear…winning will be not the important thing in life, keep on doing something with great interest is good. Success will come automatically. People like you should not loose faith in God & ourselves.
Some one also please tell what disability she have ? also why there is no support from her parents..? not mentioned…?
I have heard lot of Manasa…Hats of to them..

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Jaya Shetty, Karkala/Dubai
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations Pramila.All the best.

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Jess, Mangalore/Kuwait
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations Pramila, wish you all the very best for the Athens Special Olympics, May God bless you always.

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Jawar D'Souza, Doha/M'lore
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Hi Pramila Congrat's keep it up and may God Bless you for your future acheivement's.

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shamshuddin /aramex al khobar, Manglore /Addoor
Tue, Jan 18 2011
wish u all the very best dear.....

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Sarita D'Souza, Valencia / Kuwait
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Congratulations and God Bless. Wishing you all the best for the Summer Olympics. Our prayers are with you. Very sure that you will do India and all the Mangaloreans proud.

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juliana braggs, omzoor(ghatkopar), mumbai
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Grand salute to you Pramila for your courage and efforts and also to you MANASA School for giving her the special trainging. May god belss you. All the best ! May you won the medal for yourself, manasa, mangalore and for INDIA and be a proudful child and model to all parents those who have childres like the one you great!

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Thomas Valder, Bahrain
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Great news !! A star from Mangalore will shine in Athens !! Good luck Pramila. "He will lift up the lowly". God bless you.

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ashu & sunita, bantakal/dubai
Tue, Jan 18 2011
Dear Pramila, congratulations to you, we are very proud of you, may God bless you. Wishing you every success.

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Vincent Saldana, Sastan / Al Khobar, KSA
Tue, Jan 18 2011
You are great Pramila. Congratulations and all the very best. Come back with flying colours

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Francis J. Saldanha, Moodubelle / Bahrain
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations to Pramila Pinto on being ed to represent India in summer special Olympics Athens - Greece. Wish you all the best. We all are very proud of you and your achievements. Keep up the good work.

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Veronica Pinto, Vamanjoor
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations!

Wish you all the Best.

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ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congrats Miss Pramila Pinto on being choosen for Athens Special Olympics.Best wishes and praying for your success.

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Alban D' Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations Pramila Pinto. Well done. god bless. Let Your dream comes true and wish you all success for Athens Special Olympics for which your are chosen. I am sure4 you will perform well and back with a meda.

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Prakash fernandes, Uppunda/Calicut
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulation to Pramila All the Best Of Luck to You..God Bless You...

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Vasant Raj, Udupi/Abudhabi
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congrats Pramila Pinto, go and win the game, all the very best to you..

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Fr. Francis Assisi, Advocate, Mangalore/Padukone
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations Pramila. You have done it. Really you have shown that physical deformity is not a hurdle to achieve your goal, provided you wish it and committ yourselves for the cause. God bless you. Come out with flying colours and set an example to others in that line. You will do it. Our prayers are always there for your success. Good luck.

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Manu, Udyavar/Dubai
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations Ms.Pramila on your great achievements and Hatts of to you Manasa. Thats what I read yesterday, which fits Pramila's work - Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt. God bless you

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Great, Fr. Sunil Ocd
Mon, Jan 17 2011
"Great and Indeed are the works o Lord". Hats off to you Pramila. Good God who created you in his own image and likeness belss you.

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I.J.S.Shet, Mangalore
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Dear Pramila, Great work! You have many admirers! God always helps those who help them selves! CONGRATULATIONS to YOU and your good parents. May your light shine always! Thank you. BYE!!!

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lesly, shirva/u.s.a.
Mon, Jan 17 2011
congratulations .all our good wishes & prayers will bring strengthen your life .

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Saleem Javed, Malpe
Mon, Jan 17 2011
My hearty Congratulations to Pramila Pinto . We are Proud of your Achievement ,Move on .All the best

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D'Souza Family, USA
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Good Job Pramila, All the Best and God Bless

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diana pinto, Dubai
Mon, Jan 17 2011
All the best to you,I know you will make US Proud.

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Joyster, Chikmagalur/Milan
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Dear Pramila Pinto, I am very proud of you and your achievement. You are the proof that each and everyone has a talent irrespective of thier capabilities. Keep up the good work and make us proud again in Athens. All the best.

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Ronald Misquith, Bejai/Dubai
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations!
God Bless you and fulfill all your Dreams.
Wish you all the Best.

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Sonali Fernandes, mangalore/dubai
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congrats Pramila Pinto.... All the best for Athens Special Olympics..
God bless you...

Best Wishes,
Sonali/Dubai

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Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago
Mon, Jan 17 2011
Congratulations to Pramila Pinto on being chosen for Athens Special Olympics. Wish you all the best Pramila, bring back a medal.

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Dorothy Rego, Kaikamba/Toronto, Canada

shanthi saldanha, vamanjoor/dubai

precilla pinto, mangalore

Geeta, Shirva

Clara Lewis, Kemmannu/Dubai

sana, mangalore

sana, mangalore

Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

cynthia latha, Bahrain

Judith L, Mumbai

Sharath Kumar, Mulki / Dubai

REEMA ROBERT LOBO, BHAVNAGAR GUJARAT

vincy lobo, pernal/pangla/dubai

Mark Denis D'souza, Niddodi/Sharjah,U.A.E.

MELWYN FERNANDES, KEMMANNU / ABUDHABI

madav nayak, udipi

jyothi alva, padubelle

Dr Gerald Pinto, Kallianpur

Clara & D. F. Lobo, Vamanjoor-Mangalore

Harold Dsouza, Belman, Qatar

MERWYN, BEJAI/MUSCAT

Rilson, Permannur

VISHAL, BRAHMAVAR

Flora Dsouza, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)

Abivinron, M'lore / DXB

Harold Dsouza, Belman, Qatar

Jaya Shetty, Karkala/Dubai

Jess, Mangalore/Kuwait

Jawar D'Souza, Doha/M'lore

shamshuddin /aramex al khobar, Manglore /Addoor

Sarita D'Souza, Valencia / Kuwait

juliana braggs, omzoor(ghatkopar), mumbai

Thomas Valder, Bahrain

ashu & sunita, bantakal/dubai

Vincent Saldana, Sastan / Al Khobar, KSA

Francis J. Saldanha, Moodubelle / Bahrain

Veronica Pinto, Vamanjoor

ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA

Alban D' Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar

Prakash fernandes, Uppunda/Calicut

Vasant Raj, Udupi/Abudhabi

Fr. Francis Assisi, Advocate, Mangalore/Padukone

Manu, Udyavar/Dubai

Great, Fr. Sunil Ocd

I.J.S.Shet, Mangalore

lesly, shirva/u.s.a.

Saleem Javed, Malpe

D'Souza Family, USA

diana pinto, Dubai

Joyster, Chikmagalur/Milan

Ronald Misquith, Bejai/Dubai

Sonali Fernandes, mangalore/dubai

Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

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