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
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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