Suryaa Telangana Desk: Mandal-level sports and other competitions were organized for children with special needs in Manakondur on Monday. The event was held under the auspices of the local Bhavita Kendra to identify and encourage the latent talent of these students.
Students from various schools across the mandal participated in the competitions. Prizes were distributed to the winners by the chief guests. Mandal Education Officer Rapelli Srinivas stated that such sports competitions are helpful in bringing out the hidden talents of students with special needs.
The organizers noted that the program aimed to foster self-confidence, sportsmanship, and a sense of equality among the students. They expressed that every student possesses unique talent and can achieve significant success with proper encouragement from society. The enthusiasm displayed by the children during the activities was noted by the attending parents and teachers.
The event was attended by Chenjarla in-charge headmaster K. Lakshman Rao, Gattududdenapalli in-charge headmaster Rudra Shankarayya, Kondapalkala PD K. Srilatha, special educator Lakan Babu, IERPs K. Umarani and Ramprasad, physiotherapist Ajay Kumar, MRC staff, and parents of the students.