Rotary Club of Thane to sponsor Maharashtra wheelchair fencing team

With just around 123 days to go for the Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games, Rotary Club of Thane West (R. I Dist 3140 & Club no 15544) have come forward to support the Maharashtra Wheelchair Fencing Team. The International Fencing Federation (IFE) has approved wheelchairs which cost around Rs. 50,000.

Wheelchair fencing is a version of fencing for athletes with disability. The sport is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation that is a federation of the International Paralympic Committee.

Rotary Club of Thane West

Rtn Dr. Sunil Katkade hosted an exhibition match on 11th June, 2014. He congratulated Vinay Sable who recently played in a World Cup match held in Italy. Sable will be representing India in this year’s Para Asian Games along with Vibhas Sen.