Free training for disabled skaters

01.02.2016, Vadodara: Baroda District Skating Association (BDSA) distributed skating kits among 60 deaf and mute students, including 25 girls, on Sunday. The association also began a free training session for these children from across the city.

The skaters chosen for the first batch are between six and 13 years of age. "We have started small, but our programme is open for up to 200 disabled students who are talented and want to pursue the sport further," said BDSA secretary Pankaj Shah.

Shah added that based on the response to the programme and final number of admissions, the association plans to host a special tournament for the students. "The programme is in its nascent stage and will develop over time. Our principal aim, however, remains to give equal opportunities to talented sportspersons," he added.