Mokokchung, October 17 (MExN): Special Olympics Nagaland (SON), a nodal agent of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GoI and Special Olympics Bharat to conduct games and sports competition for the Differently-abled persons of Nagaland State, will be hosting Mokokchung District Games for Disabled on October 20 at Mokokchung Village Compound Ground. The competition will be held in the disciplines of Athletics (Races, throw & Jumps), Bocce, Soft Ball throw, Badminton & Football. Registration and Division will take place from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM; with Games Competition from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; followed by lunch: 12.30 PM – 1:30 PM and closing & certification at 2:00 PM. SON in a press release has requested all concerns to bring the Special Persons (age no bar) to participate. The Participants with teachers/parents/escorts are to reach the venue latest by 8:00 AM with Xerox Disability Certificate and one Passport Photo. All are requested to carry drinking water. Travelling cost/expenses for participants from villages/far off places will reimburse by Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland. Special Olympics Nagaland (SON) is a charity organization committed for the development of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through the medium of Sports & Games competitions. Started in the year 2009, SON has covered all 11 (Eleven) Districts of Nagaland, has participated in several sports programme all over the country and has marked in four national games for Disabled and two international competitions. Special Olympics Nagaland is authorized and accredited by Special Olympics Bharat, New Delhi for the Benefit of Persons with Disabilities. www.specialolympics.org
