Aidex sports meet for Jaipur limb users

Aidex 2015, the annual sports festival for amputees, who are users of the Jaipur limb, organized by the Colombo friend-in-Need Society will be held on October 11 at the Wesley College ground, Campbell Place, Colombo 8.

The Aidex sports festival has been held for the last 25 years and is a much looked forward to event by both the participants and the organisers. Over 400 participants have sent in their applications from various parts of the country.

Among the participants are members of the armed forces and civilians who have undergone amputation of limbs following conflict, road accidents, infections and children born with limb defects. The events will be worked off from 9.00 am.

Male and female bicycle races will be held this year too. After the bicycled races are over, 57 Track and Field events swill be worked off. These will include 100, 200, and 400 metre races, Putt Shot, Long Jump, Discus Throw and Archery.

Volunteers from the CFINS Management Committee, Administrative Staff and workshop will help in working out the events. Other volunteer groups include Girl Guides from Museaus College, Cycle Federation, Medical Students from the Colombo Medical Faculty and the staff of Tallman Tours.