London Paralympics 2012

29.08.12

From Channel4news:

The Paralympic opening ceremony launches with a spectacular light-show narrated by Professor Stephen Hawking, who tells spectators: "Look up at the stars, and not down at your feet."

Brochure on Ripples - Chennai 2012

My Talk at Loyola College on Ripples

21.08.12

Today I went to Loyola College and met Vice Principal Father Anto with a request to send their students for Ripples. He responded in a very positive manner. And they requested me to give a talk in a seminar arranged for their PG students. I am extremely happy to be associated with Loyola College. I gave my first presentation after starting the Yes We Too Can movement there only. Loyola College is one of the very few educational institutions which are having differently abled friendly infrastructure facilities. And they are having around 100 differently abled students.

Shooting arranged by NFDC officials for a short film on Ripples - Chennai 2012 at SDAT Aquatic Complex

11.08.12

Today we had shooting with the support of NFDC officials for a short film on Ripples- Chennai 2012 at SDAT Aquatic Complex. Our heartfelt thanks to NFDC officials, Director Mr Eswar and his other colleagues Mr Yeswatnh and Mr Vijay. Mr Raja, Stadium Manager and his colleagues extended great support for us. We are very much grateful to Mr Raja and his colleagues. Mr Shankar Raman from Amar Seva Sangam attended this shoot. We felt honoured.

My Participation in Corporate Olympiad

28.07.12

Today I participated in Corporate Olympiad Swimming Competition. Corporate Olympiad is a big Sports event for the corporate employees. I have been participating in this event for for the last 3 years. First time I was recognized as Sports Person in this event only. I am the only physically challenged participant in this swimming competition. I love to participate with all the normal people. My participation gives confidence to other challenged people. And other corporate employees also will come to know about the possibility of swimming for the challenged people. And I hope they will start encouraging challenged people in their circles.

I won bronze medal in 25 mt breast stroke. I also participated in 50mt and 100mt freestyle competition and stood at 4th position. No of Women participants this year is more than previous years. it's a good sign.

Organising Committee meeting - Ripples - Chennai 2012

26.07.12

Today is a memorable and fantastic day. Under the stewardship of Mr Rajkumar I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary for Sports today we had the organising committee meeting regarding the arrangements for Ripples - Chennai 2012. Ms Kannegi I.A.S., Secretary for the welfare of the Differently Abled has kindly accepted our invitation and participated in this meeting. Keen interest evinced by the top officials of Sports and Disability Welfare of Tamilnadu in this regard shows the commitment of Tamilnadu State Govt for the welfare of the differently abled. They promised to extend their maximum support for the successful conduct of Rippes - Chennai 2012. We are very much grateful to Mr Rajkumar Sir and Ms Kannegi Madam for sparing their precious time for the sake of our Association.

"Different Strokes" - Art show with a difference by GLRA India

23.07.12

GLRA India, a German based NGO (Registered in India) supports the people with disabilities, leprosy and tuberculosis. To support these causes they arranged an art exhibition "Different Strokes" - paintings by Professionals and Special people at Lalit Academy. They invited me for this inauguration. I went there along with my colleague Ms Sangeetha. Public can go and watch these paintings from 11Am to 7PM from 23rd Jul to 29th Jul.'12. Ms Kannegi I.A.S., Secy. for the welfare of Differently abled inaugurated the exhibition. In her speech she introduced me to the audience and announced about Ripples - Chennai 2012 (12th National Paralympic Swimming Competition) which is going to be conducted from 6th Dec. to 9th Dec.'12. I am very much grateful to her for this kind gesture. Audience includes artists, philanthropists, NGOs who are supporting the differently abled. Great collection of paintings. Velichcham TV people took my interview about this exhibition. I could meet many great artists there. It's a great experience.