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The Government has and will offer its full support to the differently-abled, said Minister of State (Independent charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Saturday.
Sonowal was speaking at the inauguration of the 19th Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) National Sports Meet for the Blind 2014.
Over 60 teams of visually challenged sportspersons from 14 States will participate in the four-day event.
Member of Parliament Meenakshi Lekhi urged Sonowal to help create a para-sports facility in New Delhi.
The athletes will compete in races, long jump, shot put, javelin, discus throws and chess.
The performance in this meet will form the basis for shortlisting athletes for the 5th World Championships and Games for the blind scheduled to be held in Seoul, Korea, in May 2015.
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