Thursday, December 8, 2011

2012 to begin with sports competitions for the differently-abled


GANGTOK, 07 Dec: Special Olympics Bharat [SOB], Sikkim Chapter, has been assigned as the nodal agency to conduct sports competitions for all disabilities in different disciplines in Sikkim by the PYKKA Mission Director, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

In this regard, the SOB Sikkim chapter is organizing a district-level Community Coaches training programme here at SERC, Development Area on 02 January next year which will be followed by district-level sports competition at Tashi Namgyal Senior Secondary School ground from 03 to 05 January.
SOB will then organize the state-level Sports Competition at Indoor Gymnasium and Bhaichung Stadium in Namchi from 07- 10 January next year.
The competition will be conducted in athletics, aquatics [depending on weather condition], badminton and five-a-side football.
A press release issued by Master Trainer-cum-Coordinator, NK Chettri, informed that around 250 special athletes from across the state are expected to participate in the competition. All Gram and Zilla Panchayat members will be informed through Zilla Adhyaksha of all four districts to ensure cent percent participation in the event, the release informs.
It was informed that participating teams will be provided with medals, certificates and T-Shirts along with travel allowance, food and accommodation.

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