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Wednesday 27 February 2013

Differently abled persons prove sporting talent

Differently abled persons displayed their sporting prowess at the district-level sports competition organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the district stadium here on Friday.

More than 300 persons, including students from 16 special schools, participated. The differently abled under the categories of physically challenged, visually challenged, mentally challenged and hearing impaired competed in various sports events, including 50m, 100m running, long jump, mini-basket ball, 100m wheel chair race, shot put, throw ball and javelin throw.

ENTHUSIASTIC:Differently abled children participating in a sports meet in Tuticorin on Friday.— Photo: N. Rajesh  
ENTHUSIASTIC:Differently abled children participating in a sports meet in Tuticorin on Friday
.— Photo: N. Rajesh 

 

An athlete S. Soosai Michael, a differently abled person, working in the Department of Civil Engineering, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, here and Member of Tamil Nadu Sports Council of the Deaf, displayed 175 medals and certificates of appreciation.


S. Timothyu, son of Mr. Michael, said the medals and certificates were displayed here to create an inspiration for sports enthusiasts. “My father had represented India on many occasions in athletic events, including javelin, shot put and discuss throw, and won medals”, Mr. Timothyu said.

At the valedictory function, N. Thangavel, District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, distributed prizes to the winners.

Source : The Hindu , Tuticorin , Tamil nadu ( 24th feb 2013  ) 

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