11th National Abilympics 2024 Concludes with 34 Medalists, Setting the Stage for Finland 2027
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From Gurugram to Finland: National Abilympics 2024 Sets the Momentum for PwD Empowerment
Gurugram, 9th Dec 2024: The 11th National Abilympics 2024, organized by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI), concluded successfully today at the Sarthak Global Resource Centre (SGRC) in Gurugram. The event showcased the outstanding talents of over 90 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) from across the East, West, North, Central and South zones of India, with participants competing across 15 skill categories in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Crafts, Food, and Services as it witnessed 66 Indian regional medalists competing across 15 skill categories, including ICT, hospitality, crafts, and services. The 2-day event also marked a historic milestone with the participation of a strong 28-member Russian delegation, comprising contestants, leaders, and experts. This international collaboration symbolized a significant step in fostering global knowledge exchange on disability empowerment and skill development. The two-day event was a collaborative effort of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability (DePwD), the National Abilympic Association of India(NAAI) and Sarthak Educational Trust & Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT)
With the conclusion of the National Abilympics, Sarthak Educational Trust and NAAI have advanced into the final phase of regional competitions as part of the Indian Abilympics Awareness Campaign. This initiative aims to promote the upcoming 11th International Abilympics, scheduled to take place in Helsinki (Finland) in 2027.The Abilympics, known as the “Olympics of Abilities,” is an international skill-based competition for PwDs, held every four years, celebrating their capabilities and fostering inclusivity on a global stage.