(ĐN)- 38 athletes from Dong Nai are competing at the fifth National Sports Festival for students with disabilities, which kicked off in Thai Nguyen province on December 3, marking the International Day of People with Disabilities.
(ĐN)- 38 athletes from Dong Nai are competing at the fifth National Sports Festival for students with disabilities, which kicked off in Thai Nguyen province on December 3, marking the International Day of People with Disabilities.
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| At the opening ceremony |
The festival saw the participation of about 600 visually impaired and hearing-impaired students from 14 provinces and cities across the country.
The participants, divided into the age groups of 16-18, 13-15 and under 13, competed in six events including football, athletics, tug-of-war, chess, table tennis and badminton.
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86 sets of medals will be presented to teams and athletes for strong performances during the festival.
The biennial event offers a good opportunity for students with disabilities to exchange experiences. It also aims to help them find meaning in life, encourage hope and integrate into the community.
The competition is scheduled to close on December 8.
Reported by A.H
