15/08/2026
βοΈ*Azadi Pakistan - First Deaf Chess Festival 2026 β A Historic Celebration* π΅π°
A proud and memorable day for the Deaf community of Pakistan as we celebrated the First Deaf Chess Festival 2026 on 14 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, promoting talent, inclusion, friendship, sportsmanship and empowerment through chess. βοΈππ€
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our respected Chief Guests and distinguished guests for joining us and supporting this historic event:
β Mr. Irfan A. Siddiqui
β His sons Salman (SSGC) & Adnan (CAA)
β Mr. & Mrs. Ghulam β Retired PIA
β Mr. Manzoor Ahmed β President
β Mr. Asif Amin Farooqi β Chairman
Your presence and encouragement made this festival truly special for our Deaf chess players and the entire Deaf community. β€οΈ
π Special Thanks to Our Supporters
A very special THANK YOU to Imam Ishaq, along with Aziz & Ahsan, for their generous support and sponsorship for the Deaf community.
π± PMML Services β special thanks for providing Biryani boxes for the Deaf community and participants, and for supporting interpretation services.
π Kashan King Travel & Tourism β sincere thanks for the beautiful celebration cake and kind support.
πΈ Photography & Media Coverage β thank you for capturing and sharing these historic moments and memories with all the teams and participants.
βοΈ Congratulations to all Deaf chess players and participating teams! Your passion, determination and sportsmanship have made the First Deaf Chess Festival 2026 a wonderful milestone.
π΅π° 14 August 2026 | 4:00 PM β 8:00 PM
Celebrating Pakistanβs Independence Day through Chess, Unity & Inclusion.
Together, we promote UNITY β’ INCLUSION β’ EMPOWERMENT through Sports. π΅π°π€βοΈ
Pakistan Association of the Deaf (PAD)