No ego of winning, feeling of satisfaction even after losing

Madikeri, Mar. 16: The ego of winning... was not there among the winners... but there was satisfaction of achieving. Even though they were somewhat disappointed after finishing last, they did not feel bad about losing. Instead, everyone felt satisfied that they had participated in the competition and were involved in sports like everyone else...

This was a special program organized to instill in the special-abled children the confidence that they were no less than anyone.

The special-abled children who participated in the state-level athletics games organized for the special-abled in collaboration with the Swastha Special-Attendance School and Rehabilitation Center-Sutikoppa/Palibetta at the city's General Thimmaiah District Stadium, put aside their physical and mental differences and tried beyond their capabilities to participate in the athletics games. The winning children enthusiastically received medals and certificates, while the losers hoped to try and win next time.

During the inauguration of the sports event, the students who ran with enthusiasm carrying the sports torch handed over the torch to the District Superintendent of Police.

The SP lit the torch named ‘Flame of Hope’ and inaugurated the sports event. Students from various special schools also participated in the procession led by Kodagarahalli Shantiniketan School and took a step of discipline.

Karma Rinpoche, founder of Bylukoppa Bodhi Sattva Sanstha, planted a tree that he had nurtured and entrusted the responsibility of nurturing it to a healthy school.

150 children from various places participated in the state-level sports event. The special needs children who benefited from the community-based rehabilitation program of Swastha School, including Suntikoppa and Palibetta Kendra, Cheshire Homes in Palibetta, Kodagu Vidyalaya Special School in Madikeri, Devdan Foundation in Mysore, Prerana Sanstha in Mandya, Matru Mandila in Mysore, Bodhi Satva Kendra in Bylukoppa, also participated in the sports meet.

50, 100 and 200 meter race competitions, shot put and long jump competitions were held for boys and girls under various age groups.

Participating in any sport is essential - S.P. Bindumani

Addressing the sports meet, District Superintendent of Police Bindumani said that it is essential to engage in any sport for a healthy life. It is not necessary to be an expert in that sport, everyone should aim to participate in sports for physical fitness. The special children performed well without thinking about their mistakes. Participation is all that matters to them, and they expressed their opinion that a better and healthier society can be built if everyone gets involved in various sports.

Ganga Changappa, founder of Swastha Special School and trustee of Coorg Foundation, said that the participation of children in the sports meet is a victory for parents. She wished all the athletes good luck.

Rajiv K.G, Senior Manager, Tata Coffee Limited, said that this is a platform for the children to showcase their talents and appreciated the service of the teachers who trained them.

Bopaiah C.A, Deputy Manager, Tata Coffee Limited, said that managing special schools is not an ordinary job, it is like God's work and described the service of teachers.

Bose Mandanna, a coffee grower, said that his residence is near Swastha Special School and he observes the children of the school every day. They are always happy. He expressed the opinion that teachers who serve special children will go straight to heaven.

Dr. Lokesh, Dean of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, spoke and praised the organizers of the sports event and assured them of any cooperation required in the health sector. Shwetha, Head of the ENT Department of the college, Gautam C Mani, Manager of Tata Coffee Limited, Dr. Mohan Appaji were present.

Aarti Somaiah, Director of the health institute, welcomed the gathering. Cheri Chondamma and Sapna Set, students of Madikeri FMC College, offered prayers. Anita, a worker, conducted the program. The chief guests at the closing ceremony were senior sportsperson Dr. Pushpa Kuttanna, Tata Coffee Deputy Manager C.T. Muthanna, Ammatthi RIHP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chandru C,KN, businessman Tammu Poovaiah and prominent people Vismaya Chakraborty.

Students Darshan and Swathi, who achieved success in shuttle badminton and athletics at the state and national levels, were felicitated on this occasion.

Prerana Institute of Mandya district emerged as the overall champion in athletics. Swastha Suntikoppa took the 2nd place and Sanidhya Institute of Mangalore took the 3rd place.

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