400 Physically Challenged Participated In 6th Delhi Sports Meet In Paralympic Games

DELHI/NCR, India - Nov. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- 400 students participated in the games. All Paralympic Games are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The purpose of the meet is to encourage participation of physically challenged / visually impaired  person in various sports so that they can lift their self esteem in the society. Also it encourages new talent for competitions at National and International level. Selected Students are sent for National level competitions and further for Olympics. Paralympic Games are major international multi-sport events wherein athletes with physical disability compete (including those athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and Cerebral Palsy).

On this occasion Various Dignitaries like Dr. D. R Saini Principal DPS( R.K.Puram) Patron,Mr. S.S .Rao Retid. Director NDMC Patron, Mr. D.K.Singhal Director Paralympic Committee of Delhi, Dr. K.K.Koushal President Paralympic Committee,CA Vimal Taneja Senior Vice President,Mr. Satbir Rana joint secretary grace the occasion. On this occasion Mr. K.K.Singhal said ´the motive of these games are to give support and encourage such socially deprived Children. Every Paralympic participants are motivation for many like us. Such games should be encouraged on national and International level.” 400 students  from different Schools like kashish for special people, Blind relief Association ,Vocational Rehabilitation centre( karkarduma ), Amar Jyoti and various other students from far and near participated with full enthusiasm . Various games were organized like long jump, high jump, shot put, Discus throw, Javelin throw , 100 M Race and 800 M race. Students were given Gold Medal, Silver Medal Bronze medal with certificates.

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