Aidex Sports Festival today

The annual Aidex Sports Festival conducted for amputees who use Jaipur Limbs and donors will be held at the Wesley College ground in Campbell Place today.

The annual event which will be open for public is organised for the 23rd year by the Colombo Friend- in- Need Society, who will celebrate their 182nd anniversary this year.

According to the organisers the Aidex Sports Festival is a much looked forward event by both the participants and organisers. Confirming its growing enthusiasm over 400 participants has sent their entries from all parts of Sri Lanka, for this year’s event.

“Among the participants are members of the Armed Forces and civilians who have undergone amputation of limbs following various circumstances in addition to rare cases of children who are born with limb defects,” a member of the organising committee said.

The Sports Day will begin at 9.00am with the cycle races for men and women. The proceedings will follow with 57 track and field events inclusive of 100m, 200m, 400m, Putt Shot, Long Jump, Discus Throw and Archery.

“As in previous years our supporters and well- wishers will give us encouragement through sponsorships and various other means. This year too Dilmah will provide us with T-Shirts and Caps for participants and volunteers while Perera and Sons will provide a free breakfast for all. In addition we have received cash donations and contributions in other forms to make this event a success,” the committee member added.

The staff of Colombo Friend-in-Need Society, Girls Guides of Musaeus College, Medical students of the Colombo Medical Faculty and the staff of Tallman Tours have volunteered to assist in event organising for the day.