Annual Athletics Meet for Special Children, organized by the Special Olympics

Chandigarh, 26^th February, 2016: 13 special children from the Children Home Snehalaya won 12 gold, 15 silver and 3 bronze medals in their first time participation in the Annual Athletics Meet for Special Children, organized by the Special Olympics (Chandigarh Chapter) at the Sports Complex, sector-7, Chandigarh held on 19^th & 20^th February, 2016. Children Home, Snehalaya is being run by the Chandigarh Child and Women Development Corporation Ltd. Under the aegis of Department of Social Welfare and provides Institutional care and protection to almost approx. 300 children including special children.

Chandigarh Administration Special Olympics Bharat is an NGO that organizes Olympic type sports for persons with intellectual disabilities and has been organizing the event for last many years. This was the first time ever participation of Children Home Snehalaya in the event and special efforts were made by the institution staff and official of the Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration for the support of children. A total of 13 children participated in the event and a record total 30 medals were won by the children with at least 6 children winning minimum 3 medals.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Social Welfare, Ms Nishu Singal, HCS, congratulated the children stating that the department is trying to focus on development of the capacity of special children through greater exposure and additional initiatives that helps in strengthening the overall personality of these children. The children were felicitated with medals and Certificate of Appreciation by the Chief Guest, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, IAS, Home Secretary, U.T, Chandigarh.