AgNor PWDs join paralympics

BUTUAN CITY, July 31 (PIA) - Despite their condition, the persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Agusan del Norte actively participated in the multi-sports during the paralympics held here recently.

The PWDs played volleyball tournament (men and women); basketball; bowling; and dart games.

Gina Narvasa, 46 years old from Carmen, Agusan del Norte, was one of the participants who did not hesitate to join the volleyball tournament with other women PWDs.

She said, playing the game was quite difficult for her condition, yet with perseverance, she finished the game with cheerfulness and great fulfillment along with other contenders.

“This is my first time to join and I enjoyed it. I thought I could never play this kind of sport (volleyball) because of my condition, but I just did and I’m so happy,” said Narvasa.

Gabby Amodia, the PWD federated president of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte who also joined in the bowling tournament, was thankful that he was able to show his skills and ability in performing the game despite his physical condition.

Meanwhile, Silver Joy Tejano, Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) officer of Agusan del Norte thanked all the PWDs who supported and took time in joining the paralympics this year.

She expressed her hopes that more PWDs in Caraga region will get involve and be known in the different sports, and be able to make it in the Southeast Asian Games.

The paralympics formed part of the activities set for the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) celebration this month of July. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)

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