In Divyangjan, Bharat’s Civilization see divinity, sublimity and spirituality, says VP

Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that, “Our civilization in the world is unique, is more than 5000 years old. What it reflects, in Divyangjan we see divinity, we see sublimity, we see spirituality.”

Addressing as Chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce & Bowling Competition at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi today, Shri Dhankhar said that, “ By way of these games, we are celebrating something very important and that is inclusion and dignity for specially abled persons across Asia Pacific. This reflects India's cultural ethos. Special Olympics represents our commitment to universal inclusion. ”

Expressing concern over the digital obsession by youth of the country, Shri Dhakhar said that, “ On this occasion I would like to flag a serious concern for the entire society and this is very serious. It is getting alarmingly worrisome. In today's fast paced digital world our youth and children are increasingly consumed by small plastic screens- the mobile!  They are pushed into digital playgrounds away from real playgrounds. I will ask every parent in particular to ensure that the children are not deprived of real playgrounds because of this small plastic screen. Let us make sure that this digital obsession does not deprive the children, that generation the thrill, the spirit, the enlightenment of the real playground.” 

Highlighting the challenges faced by the specially abled athletes, Shri dhankhar stated, “You are champions not only on the field but also in the game of life where you triumph against challenges that many of us can only imagine. It is very easy to see their performance but just reflect, just go deep into it face. They face these challenges 24x7 and yet look at their vigour, energy and enthusiasm.”

Underlining the indomitable human spirit, the Vice-President said, “History is a testament that disability has not tamed human spirit. Human spirit is beyond taming. Human spirit will surface itself come what may notwithstanding the enormity or extremity of challenges. The spirit is irrepressible.”

Stressing on the importance of sports in life, Shri Dhankhar said, “ Sports is a language beyond dialect. Sports is a language beyond lexicon. Sports is a universal language. Sports breaks all barriers. All limitations defined by humanity, narrow-minded space are overcome by sports. Sports uniquely power human mind and when it is sports concerning specially abled children, boys and girls and elderly people, it is generation of a new light for hope.