Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Anantapur Hosts Sports for Differently-Abled
On December 3, the Anantapur district administration organized a big sports event for people with disabilities.
It was held at the Police Training College grounds and had almost 500 participants.
The event included races, throws, and softball games.
Important people like the District Collector and the Chairman of the AP Differently-Abled Corporation were there.
They talked about how these events help people with disabilities feel more confident and show their talents.
They also promised to keep supporting these individuals with things like assistive devices and better access to government buildings.
The Anantapur district administration organized sports competitions for the differently-abled on December 3 to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The event took place at the Police Training College grounds and featured nearly 500 participants in various sports like 100m running, shot put, and softball.
Gadupudi Narayana Swamy, Chairman of the AP Differently-Abled Corporation, inaugurated the event and emphasized the importance of such events in boosting confidence and visibility for the differently-abled.
District Collector O. Anand praised the participants and instructed officials to ensure the implementation of welfare schemes and accessibility facilities for the differently-abled.
The event was attended by various district officials and representatives from different associations, creating a festive and encouraging atmosphere.
- Who
- Differently-abled individuals from Anantapur district
- What
- Sports competitions for the differently-abled
- When
- December 3 (Saturday)
- Where
- Police Training College grounds, Anantapur
- Why
- To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and promote inclusion and empowerment
- Event Date
- December 3
- Location
- Police Training College grounds, Anantapur
- Organizer
- Anantapur district administration
- Participants
- Nearly 500
- Key Events
- 100m running, shot put, discus throw, long jump, softball
- Inaugurator
- Gadupudi Narayana Swamy
- Attendees
- District Collector O. Anand, various district officials