Kopila Kumaal of Tanahun-based Deepjyoti Higher Secondary School bagged
two gold medals in the 18th National School Level Special Sports
Championship at the Dashrath stadium on Thursday.
Physically challenged Kopila claimed gold in 100m and 200m girls’
sprint without crutches. Apsara Pandey of Nirmala School bagged two
bronze medals in 100m and 200m.
In the visually impaired above 15 years boys’ softball category, Amardeep Rai of the Eastern region Gyan Chakchyu, Dharan secured first position while Radhesyam Chaudhary of Mangal Prasad Higher Secondary School, Banke came second and Umesh Dhital of the Eastern stood third.
In the tournament organised by the National Sports Council, Munna Sunwar of Shree Janta Secondary School, Sarlahi achieved gold in the physically challenged girls’ 200m category. Bhisma Kumaal of Shaarda Higher Secondary School, Tanahun and Bijaya Chowdhary of Sayapatri Higher Secondary School, Kailai attained silver and bronze respectively.
In the hearing impaired girls’ long jump event, Laxmi Maharjan of Kendriya Bahira Higher Secondary School, Kathmandu won gold ahead of Shanti Thanet of Manakamana Bahira Secondary School, Gorkha and Daasi Maya Khanal of Srijana Bahira Higher Secondary School, Pokhara.
Likewise, in the hearing impaired boys’ 100m category, Sangam Pakhrin of Kendriya Bahira secured the first position, while Suraj Khadka of Manakamana and Devendra Saru of Bahira Baalak HS School,
Bhairarwaha were second and third respectively. In the visually challenged girls’ 50m event, Ghana Darlami, Sarita Aryal and Madhumaya Paudyal claimed first, second and third positions.
The two-day competition was inaugurated by Youth and Sports minister Ram Kumar Shrestha. During the program, Shrestha stated that some individuals are mentally strong despite having physical disadvantages.
Source : e-kantipur , 21st June 2013
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