SPORTS MEET ON WORLD DISABLED DAY

A sports meet for Differently Abled students was organised by the College at MGR stadium, Madurai on 15th March, 2011. There were 146 Differently Abled students ( Deaf & Dumb, Dwarf, Blind, Orthopaedically Handicapped, Mentally Retarded) from various Institutes like Upakar, Nirmala Girls Higher Secondary School, Indian Association for Blind...etc who actively participated in this sports meet. The objective of this event was to grace the Differently Abled students and spread awareness among the people to encourage these physically challenged students and also to get inspiration from them to encounter all the difficulties in life boldly.

The Inaugural Function started with the welcome address given by the Principal of B.Ed College - Ms. Premalatha. Dr. R. Vijayan, MBBS., MS., FAIS., FICS Chairman, Srinivasa Hospital, Madurai declared the sports meet open and said “One can overcome any physical disability by pure mental strength”. Mr. M.K.S Sreenivasan-Chairman, presided over the function .The function was graced by Mr. M.SR. Rajsanthosh-Secretary , Mr. M.S Vikram- Joint Secretary and Mr. Bagyaraj- Manager, Indian Bank. After the flag off by the Chief-Guest, track and field events started with full swing. There were many events conducted for these students viz. Running Race, Walking race, Standing long jump, Discus throw, Shot Put, Volleyball, Soft Ball throw...etc. The students enthusiastically participated in all these events and their commitment was praiseworthy.

The Chief-Guest for the Valedictory function was Mr. B.T Bangera, Managing Director, Hi-Tech Arai, Pvt. Ltd. Madurai. In his valedictory address he said that the efforts taken by Vickram Schools and Colleges is quite commendable and encouraged the Differently Abled students to never give up in life. In his address the Chairman said “God has created every individual with one or the other talent and it is their duty to identify that inherent talent and explore it to the best”. After that the prize distribution ceremony was held and the winners were rewarded with certificates and gifts as a token of encouragement. Participation certificates were given to all the other students.