Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2013:
Special Olympics Bharat, Manipur Chapter and Parents Association for Mentally Handicapped, Keishamthong have jointly observed the 4th Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS Day) at the premises of BB Paul Mental Development Home, Mongsangei on September 28 .
During the celebration programme with the theme 'Play unified to live unified' held on Saturday, people with and without intellectual disability participated in sports and honoured Shriver's inspiration, impact and indomitable spirit, according to a press release issued by M Yedhachandra Singh, Area Director Special Olympics Manipur.
The function was graced by M Akshayakumar Singh, President Special Olympics Manipur; Ch Pramoshija, President All Manipur Mentally Handicapped Persons Welfare Organisation, Mongsangei; and M Ashwinikumar Singh, President Parents Assn for Mentally Handicapped.
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The dignitaries of the function spoke about Special Olympics movements around the world and legacy of EKS to improve and transform the lives of 200 million people worldwide with intellectual disabilities who still live with diminished opportunities and social disrespect, the release stated.
It said, BOCCE team of A John and P Uchinao with partners Gaijelu Kamei and P Anupama secured first position in a Unified BOCCE competition conducted during the occasion.
N Gorobi and W Nanda with partners S Jibolata and S Lemba won the second position.