The first edition of the three-day ONGC Para Games, an HR initiative for the specially abled employees, has evoked considerable enthusiasm among the 120 participants, out of which 20 were lady sports enthusiasts. Speaking on the occasion, ONGC HR director DD Misra said, “The philosophy behind conducting the ONGC Para Games is to provide similar sporting avenues to specially abled employees that the regular employees enjoy”.

ONGC Para Games, which kick-started on December 19, will be an annual feature. George Abraham, the architect behind the concept of Blind Cricket in the country was also present at the valedictory function.

Incidentally, ONGC is the first corporate in the country to acknowledge the talents of the differently abled and organise an event of this stature. A total of 46 events were organized over three days in badminton, table tennis, wheelchair category and athletics.
Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/dehradun/first-ongc-para-games-conclude.html