4Vikram Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 The one common thing between welfare of people with intellectual disabilities and sports in India, is that both are equally neglected when it comes to infrastructure. Source: narendramodi.in The Indian contingent at the Special Olympics in Los Angeles, competed with athletes from 160 countries and brought home a whopping 173 medals. Source: live mint While sports persons in India are making their way to success on a global scale despite lack of support, these intellectually disabled or for that matter differently-abled Olympians just went a step further. Source: narendramodi.in Around 6500 people participate in the events ranging from athletics to roller skating. India won 173 medals this year securing the third place following USA and China. The Indian contingent which had 275 athletes and 14 coaches, has come back with 47 gold, 54 silver and 72 bronze medals. Source: The Indian Express Ten of the athletes who won seven medals, were from Delhi's Asha Kiran home. Phoolan Devi who one a gold in power-lifting, was abandoned at the age of 16 and was brought to the home by authorities. Another participant, Rajvir Singh is a labourer's son. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted congratulating the commendable feat. Several athletes were also given hearing aids, prescription glasses and new shoes at a medical centre. Achievements of Indian contingent at @LA2015 @SpecialOlympics are truly gladdening. They are India's pride. http://t.co/LECxugcD0n — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 4, 2015 Disabilities can have adverse effects on the body or mind, but they can never deter the inner strength and fighting spirit of the human soul. (.L@ (.L@ (.L@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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