Aidex Sports Festival today at Campbell Park

Aidex 2013 - the annual sports festival for amputees organised by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society will be held today (October 13) at Campbell Park (Wesley College grounds).

This year is the 182nd Anniversary of the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society and Aidex has been held for the last 23 years.

Over 400 participants have sent in their applications from various parts of the country. Among the participants are members of the Forces and civilians who have undergone amputation of Limbs following conflict, traffic accidents, infections especially in diabetic patients and children born with Limb defects.

The events will be worked off from 9 a.m. onwards. Cycle races for men and women will be held this year too. After the cycle races are over, there will be the athletic events.

Many sponsors have come forward with their generous contributions. Ceylon Tea Services Ltd (Dilmah), Perera and Sons and there are other sponsors who have made donations in cash and kind.