The 18th edition of Special Olympics – a sports event for the specially-abled by Junior Chamber International Visakhapatnam (JCI Vizag) witnessed more than 350 children from 14 special schools across Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam districts.
The sports meet was declared open by the DRM of Waltair Division, Anup Kumar Satpathy (IRTS), the Chief Guest and President of GITAM University, M Sri Bharat, who was the Distinguished Guest on occasion. JC Jeevan Jyothi Volla (ZVP- Region B) was the Guest of Honour, and MD of Ora Motors Krishnakanth was the special invitee for the inauguration of the sports meet organised at Diamond Jubilee Port Stadium here on Sunday. All the dignitaries appreciated the cause for these special children and extended their support.
More than 60 sports events for children were organised in the age groups of 8-12 years, 12-20 years, and above 20 years. Children with visual and hearing impairments, physically disabled, and mentally retarded students participated enthusiastically. A few sports categories include 50m running, 100m running, shotput, Javelin throw, wheelchair race, disc throw, and softball, among the others. The children, escorts, parents, and coaches were given breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
GVMC Commissioner Dr G Lakshmisha was the Chief Guest for the valedictory function of the Special Olympics, which witnessed terrific performances by the special children from schools in and around Visakhapatnam. The special invitees were specially-abled people from Vizag
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