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Delhi to host abilympics

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, NOV. 20. The Sixth International Abilympics will be hosted by India in Delhi in 2003 to highlight the vocational skills of the persons with disabilities, said the Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. C. Gopal Reddy, addressing mediapersons jointly with the Secretary, Secondary and Higher Education (HRD Ministry), Mr. M.K. Kaw, and the secretary- general, Abilympic Association of India, Dr. Uma Tuli.

Nearly 3,000 participants from 50 countries are expected to participate in the event. There would be vocational skill contests for as many as 45 events. Financial and infrastructural support would be provided by the Ministries of Social Justice and Empowerment and Human Resource Development.

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