ADDP introduces Frisbee to people with disabilities
(KPL) The Lao Paralympic Committee, the Asian Development with the Disabled Persons (ADDP) and the National Disabled People’s Rehabilitation Centre held a training course on flying disc games (Frisbee), which is suitable for improving both physical and mental health of people with disabilities.
Held at the National Disabled People’s Rehabilitation Centre on 20-24 January, the training course drew 18 trainees.
The trainees will then coach people with disabilities in playing the games.
ADDP President Ms Tomiko Yashiro said that she hopes the trainees would enjoy the games, which is new to Laos and is expected to be competed in future Para Games.
The new sport is considered to be very beneficial to disabled people. It not only helps improve their physical fitness but can be played by those suffering from learning problems.
“All trainees are enthusiastic and look forward to helping the children after the course,” said a Japanese trainer Mr. Watanabe.
The flying disc games was originated in the United States in 1968.
In 1992, the Flying Disc Association was established in Tokyo, Japan, and the first competition for disabled people was held in 1997. It quickly grows and last year 1,300 people attended the 13th Flying Disc Tournament in Japan. It is expected that the sport will gain popularity in Laos.
