Mon Nov 11 14:11:33 UTC 2024: ## Tirunelveli Hosts District-Level Sports Competition for Differently Abled Individuals

**Tirunelveli, November 11, 2024:** A district-level sports competition for differently abled individuals was held at Anna stadium in Tirunelveli on Monday, marking the start of the selection process for the upcoming State-level competition. The event was inaugurated by Collector K.P. Karthikeyan.

The Tamil Nadu government is organizing the State-level competition to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. The top two performers from each district-level competition will qualify for the State-level event.

The Tirunelveli competition featured various events tailored to different disabilities. Visually impaired students competed in 50-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter running, long jump, shot put, and discus throw. Hearing impaired students participated in running, shot put, and 4×100-meter relay. Competitions were also held for students with special needs and spastic children.

S. Sivasankaran, District Differently Abled District Officer, and Selva Revathy, District Sports Officer, were present at the event.

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