International Arbiter/National Master James Infiesto, head coach of the Philippine Para Chess team, revealed this on Thursday (July 27) during the weekly Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at SM City Davao.
Infiesto states that the Kadayawan Rapid Chess, which will take place on August 19 at the Damosa Market Basket area, will feature chess for visually impaired and orthopedically challenged players. The Kadayawan Para Games, which will be held on August 5 at the Davao City National High sports complex, will also feature chess for physically challenged people.
According to Infiesto, the Kadayawan Para Games will also feature goal ball for the visually impaired, 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, table tennis for the deaf and people using crutches, bowling for blind people, volleyball for people with hearing impairments, a fun run for visually impaired men and women, and a wheel-a-thon for both sexes with cash prizes up for grabs for the winners.
A total of 200 submissions are anticipated. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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