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The athletes took centre stage competing in bocce, a ball game similar to bowls, volleyball, 7-aside soccer and equestrian. The sports day integrates people with and without disabilities, all sharing the field on the same day. The event was open to all and would not be possible without the help of sponsors and volunteers.Jacky du …
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The athletes took centre stage competing in bocce, a ball game similar to bowls, volleyball, 7-aside soccer and equestrian.
The sports day integrates people with and without disabilities, all sharing the field on the same day.
![BALL GAMES: Young athletes compete against each other in a game of volleyball.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2013/12/varu50olympics2-Medium-423x231.jpg)
The event was open to all and would not be possible without the help of sponsors and volunteers.Jacky du Plessis of Shumbashaba explained that many participants have competed in all three events that have been held at Shumbashaba.
Their passion and enthusiasm for their chosen game knows no bounds, if the intensity with which they played is anything to go by. “Our hearts lifted with each attempt to win a goal, score a point or complete an obstacle, ” she said.
![RAINBOW NATION: Some of the winners with their multi-coloured ribbons.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2013/12/varu50olympics3-Medium-423x281.jpg)