Special games festival planned

A total of 100 former mental patients and lepers will be among the physically and mentally handicapped athletes taking part in a sports meet and art festival on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 at Cipayung, East Jakarta.

The head of the organizing committee, Ruslan A. Roni, told reporters that the participation of the former patients of mental health facilities in the special games was suggested by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Try Sutrisno.

"The games will see the participation of a total of 714 handicapped athletes from the capital. It will feature competitions in volley ball, table tennis and chess, as well as wheel chair races and a karaoke singing contest," Roni said as quoted by Antara news agency.(yns)