Sports Meet in Mullaithivu for children with special needs
A special Sports Meet for children with special needs was held
in Mullaithivu recently. Differently able children from Thunukkai and Oddusuddan
areas gathered at the Oddusudan Maha Vidyalayam playground to take part and
enjoy the various sports activities organized for their sheer pleasure and
enjoyment.
This social service initiative was organized by the troops of
the 64 Division of the Sri Lanka Army in Mullaithivu.
Most of these children are from low income families. Their
performance in spite of their disabilities demonstrated their innate talents and
will to face challenges of life. Their display of sportsmanship and camaraderie
was an inspiration to others who had gathered at the venue to witness this
unique event. Medals, certificates and gifts were also awarded to the
participating children.
Meanwhile a 'Big Match' was also held for the first time between
Oddusudan Maha Vidyalayam and Vidyananda Maha Vidyalayam in Mullaithivu under
the aegis of security forces in Mullaithivu. Security forces had in recent times
have taken special measures to promote sports among the northern youth. In
addition to distributing sports equipment special coaching camps are also
organized for the school children. Furthermore once abandoned and dilapidated
sports facilities have been given a new lease of life under a security forces
initiative to promote sports in the region.
Such an event would not have materialized if it wasn't for the
timely action of the security forces. Since the end of the humanitarian
operations in 2009 the security forces have embarked on another mission to
assist the people of the north and east to rebuild their lives. They are
extensively involved in a number of major infrastructure development projects
carried out under the reconciliation process. In addition they also conduct
programmes to uplift the life of the resettled community especially in
education, health, woman empowerment, skills development and self employment
sectors.
Senior security forces officers, government officials, teachers,
parents and well-wishers were present at the occasion.
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