Disabled Wheelchair Marathon scheduled for Dec. 3

Accra, Dec. 1, GNA - The first Disabled Wheelchair Marathon would be held in Accra on Thursday, December 3. Mr Alexander Tetteh, Executive Director of Centre for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, who announced this in Accra on Tuesday, said about 100 persons with disabilities are expected to participate in the two-hour marathon.

He said the race forms part of activities marking the International Day of the Disabled.

Mr Tetteh said it was also aimed at creating awareness on the theme of the celebration which has been termed, "Making the Millenium Development Goals Inclusive of Persons with Disabilities". The Executive Director said the race would begin at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Complex building and end at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.

He said the first three in both the ladies and the men's categories would receive prizes. Mr Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Youth and Sports and Mr Worlanyo Agrah, Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Council are expected to grace the occasion.