March 05 2016, 16.47 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Empowering the disabled through sports! SBLT presents the 15th year State Level Sports Meet for differently abled people
Chennai 5th March 2016 : A showcase of talents and self confidence were exhibited at the 15th State Level Annual Sports for Disabled conducted by SBLT in association with Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Federation Charitable Trust, a registered social services organisation working for socio-economic development of the disabled persons in Tamil Nadu, today at Chennai.
Over 500 enthusiastic differently abled sports persons participated in this event with unparalleled enthusiasm and vigour.
Speaking on the occasion D Krishnan, MD, SBLT said, “SBLT has been active in encouraging the inbuilt talent among these differently abled. The motive of such sports meet would brings cheers, happiness and keeps them strong and healthy. We are proud to thank everyone for their continued support extended as well”.
He recalled the successful support and participation of contestants during last year’s state level annual sports meet, which enabled many differently abled sports persons to get medals and exhibit their brilliance.
There are different categories such as Calipers and Crutches, Calipers, Crutches, Artificial Leg, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired and Partially Blind. The events include 50 Mts Walking Race, 100 Mts Walking Race, 100 Mts Wheelchair Race, 200 Mts Running Race, Throwing the Cricket Ball, Shotput form the Wheelchair, Long Jump and so on. Besides these individual sports, team sports like Wheelchair Basketball and Kabaddi were also held. They were conducted separately for men and women, girls and boys and the competitions differ based on the nature of disability. The age groups were 8-14, 15 to 18 and above 18.
The Annual Sports meet is an initiative to improve coordination, balance ability, concentration for physically challenged and the SBLT for many more such events in the future.
