Run held on eve of World Disability Day at People's Plaza

Hyderabad: Aditya Mehta Foundation and CRPF organised a solidarity run in support of para athletes on the eve of the World Disability Day (December 3) at People's Plaza.

Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Governor of Telangana who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that Aditya Mehta Foundation was taking the message of self-confidence to the physically challenged not just in Telangana but the entire country. Aditya Mehta, despite his disability, was more inspiring to the society than most of the able bodied. He was an embodiment of high spirit and courage, she said.

Over 7000 participants took part in the various races at the Solidarity Run and Ride, including 10k cycle ride; 10k run and 5k run. The foundation recently set up Asia's number one Para Sports Academy and Rehabilitation center, which enables the disabled to becoming competitive athletes.

"By 2021 we have a dream to make India the Number one in Para Olympics, countries like China and USA won 1500 odd medals in para Olympics in 2016, while we won only four medals. It's time we changed this, though it's a big dream. When we compare our problems with the Divyangans, they seem very small and the able bodied getting involved with the Divyangans will give a huge boost to them," said the organisers.