TN state wheelchair basketball championship held at Coimbatore

The seventh Tamil Nadu State Wheelchair Basketball Championship 2025 for Men and Women was held at Ganga spine injury and rehabilitation centre in Kavundampalayam in the district on Saturday and Sunday. 
The tournament was organized by the Sittruli foundation in association with Ganga spine injury and rehabilitation center and Wheelchair basketball association of Tamil Nadu. 
In the men's category, teams from Coimbatore, Erode, and Vellore competed with great spirit. The Vellore men's team won the championship, while Coimbatore secured the second place, followed by Erode in third. In the women's category, teams from Erode, Chennai, and Vellore showcased remarkable performances. The Chennai team came first followed by Erode and Vellore. 

District collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar distributed awards to the teams, and appreciated the efforts taken by players and organizers.
The collector attempted a basketball shot while seated in a wheelchair, taking the opportunity to experience the para sport firsthand.
The guests of honour were Dr Raja Bhaskara Rajasekaran Sr.Registrar Ganga Hospitals,k.Ramakrishnan Ceo, Ganga hospitals, Adam Appadurai, Director Afternoon and Pirpagal newspapers,paras butani, director, Kovai silver and Dinesh Kumar SD, Hr Head TCS coimbatore.