Mangalore : Several differently abled children actively participated in the torch run  organised as part of Saanidhya Panama Kreeda Mahotsava -2013 on February 21. Senior Congress leader B Janardhan Poojari flagged off the run at the premises of Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple. The run was held upto Mangala stadium. A three-day state-level sports meet of differently abled students is  organized jointly by Panama Corporation Ltd, Mangalore, Bangalore Sports and Cultural Academy for Differently-abled on the occasion of decennial celebration of Saanidhya Residential School and Training Center for Differently-abled.

The coloufully dressed children from various schools  were all enthusiastic.

Speaking on the occasion, the society must  consider the special children on par with other children and treat them with love. He was also praise for Saanidhya for its concern for special children.

Rakesh Malli, president of Bangalore Sports and Cultural Academy for Differently-abled, H S Sairam, president of Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Dr B G Suvarna were the chief guests.

Mahabala Marla, Saanidhya president, Vasanth Kumar Shetty, administrator, Jagadish Shetty, convener and others were present.