April 19, 2021 | 18:59 (GMT+7)
Activities held for people with disabilities
PANO - The Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union organized a sport festival for people with disabilities in 2021 on the occasion of the Vietnam Day of Persons with Disabilities (April 18).
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People with disabilities compete in the long jump competition. Photo: tuoitre |
The program attracted nearly 450 athletes from 18 specialized schools and centers in the region.
The athletes competed in five categories: 60m race, long jump, swimming, chess, table tennis and boccia.
On this occasion, the city’s youth union and committee also held many activities for people with disabilities such as granting funds for the organization of free aikido classes for children with serious disabilities; implementing three projects of painting, repairing walls and donating learning tools to centers for children with disabilities, among others.
Translated by Song Anh