֎ 22/12/2024: DIVYANG SPORTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ABILITIES
For
the past nineteen years, Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal and Friends of Kera UK
have been dedicated to the holistic development of Divyang through initiatives
like the Divyang Sports Festival. This year, in collaboration with Kutchmitra
Daily, the festival was held at Sahajanand Sports Club Baladiya, attracting
1900 Divyang players from 22 organizations and 60 IEDSS/IED clusters.
In a pioneering move, a cricket championship for Intellectual disable handicapped players was introduced, featuring 120 players from eight teams. The festival's inauguration saw a vibrant march past with 1700 participants, followed by a prayer and welcome song by Navchetan students. Social Defence Officer Shri Nareshbhai Chauhan and Kishorbhai Nardani of Friends of Kera UK addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of such events. Secretary Mr. Himanshubhai Sompura praised the efforts of all involved and appealed for support to enhance sports facilities.