A MAJOR sporting event for children with disabilities is being staged in Carmarthenshire.
Scores of youngsters will compete in the Disability Sports Wales Indoor Athletic Competition next month. Children from all over South Wales will converge on Carmarthenleisure centre for the tournament on May 16. Young people aged six-14 will be competing in events including shot put, chest press, foam javelin, beanbag throw, wheelchair slalom, hurdles and races.
Those who reach the standard set by the Federation of Disability Sport Wales will be invited to take part in the National Competition in Cardiff in June. The tournament is the latest in a series of events aimed at encouraging young people with disabilities to take up sport. It forms part of the groundbreaking Disability Sports Wales programme, which is a joint initiative between Carmarthenshire County Council, the Sports Council for Wales and the Federation of Disability Sport Wales.
Former paralympian Lisa Pudner is driving forward the scheme in Carmarthenshire and is working with schools and community groups.
Lisa said:
"We are carrying out a great deal of work to help and encourage young people with disabilities to get involved in sport.
"We are pleased to be staging this indoor competition in the county and invites have been sent to all primary and secondary schools.
"It is a real opportunity for young people to try different activities and we are hoping the competition will be a big success."
The event follows a series of sports festivals aimed at showcasing different activities to people with disabilities. Swimming, boccia, athletics, and football are among the sports being promoted.
For further information contact Lisa Pudner on 01554 747521 or e-mail Lisa direct:- LPudner@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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