Differently abled students run for glory : TN

The district-level sports competition at the district stadium conducted in four categories  

Over 200 took part in the district-level sports competition for the different abled persons held at the district stadium here on Tuesday.

  

high pedestal:A winner receiving prize from Collector T.Munusamy in Nagapattinam on Tuesday.

The meet, which was inaugurated by Collector T.Munusamy, was held in four categories – physically challenged, visually challenged, mentally challenged and hearing impaired.

For the physically challenged, 50-metre run, 100-metre run, long jump, mini basketball throw and wheelchair race were held, while for the visually challenged 50-metre run, 100-metre run, jumping from standing position, shotput and tennis ball throw were conducted.

For the mentally challenged, 50-metre run, 100-metre run, cricket ball throw, jumping from standing position and shotput were held. For the hearing impaired, 100-metre run, 200-metre run, long jump, shotput and javelin throw were conducted.

Build confidence

Mr. Munusamy said that such competitions helped build confidence among differently abled persons. He distributed the prizes in the presence of T.Basildoss, district sports officer.

Pudukottai

Collector C.Manoharan inaugurated the district-level sports meet for the differently abled persons in the presence of MLA Karthik Thondaiman.

Mr. Manoharan urged the participants to excel at State and national-level competitions too. C.Muthumari, Revenue Divisional Officer, and S.Vanchinathan, district sports officer, were present.

Source : The Hindu , Nagapattinam , Taml Nadu ( 27th feb 2013 )