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12th October 2016 12:34:18 Hours

Army Para Games - 2016 Inaugurated

19th Army Para Games commenced this morning (12) at Diyagama Stadium with the participation of about 250 differently able competitors.

Brigadier P.J.I Peramunagamage, Deputy Director Welfare attended as the Chief Guest in the opening ceremony together with several senior officers.

The Army Para Games started in 1991 to improve the athletic skills of differently able war heroes of the Army.

Representing 12 Regiments all those athletes are taking part in the 3-day long Para Game tournament.

These athletes under 8 categories are participating in 56 athletic events including 100 Meters, 200 Meters, 1500 Meters, High Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin throwing etc.

Dialog Axiata PLC is the official sponsor for the Army Para Olympic Games 2016.

The event, organized under the close supervision of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva is held for the 19th year.

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