State-level Special Games for Divyangjan on April 25

KUNAL RAI

GANGTOK, : The State-level Special Games for Divyangjan will be held at Khel Gaon, Reshithang near Gangtok on April 25.

Around 120 participants selected from district-level competitions held during 2023-24 will compete in various events including 60m and 100m sprints, softball throw, shot put and bocce.

The State-level Special Games for Divyangjan is being conducted by Special Olympics Bharat, Sikkim Chapter, in collaboration with State Sports department, Education department, and Women, Child, Senior Citizens and Divyangjan Welfare and Development department. The event is being supported by the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and Sikkim Police.

The president of Special Olympics Bharat, Sikkim Chapter, Kuber Sharma urged everyone to come and witness the sporting event and help boost the morale of the Divyangjan.

Assistant commissioner-cum-nodal officer from Women, Child, Senior Citizens and Divyangjan Welfare and Development department, PN Pradhan briefed the media persons on the special schools under the department and the participants selected for the games.

Co-ordinator-cum-nodal officer from Education department, Chandra Bhandari shared details about the schools where Divyangjan students are currently enrolled, along with the skill development training being provided. She informed that more than 1,000 such students are undergoing education in government schools across the State. Students will arrive in Gangtok on April 24 and participate in the games on April 25, accompanied by their special educators and parents.

Area director of Special Olympics Bharat, GC Khanal acknowledged the continued support of Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and Sikkim Police and urged the public to participate as spectators and extend their support to the Divyangjan community.

Executive members of Special Olympics Bharat, Sikkim Chapter were also present during the press conference.