Pupils with disabilities took part at athletics festivals at the National Sports Centre.

Ninety pupils from 11 primary and secondary schools enjoyed running, jumping and throwing in the final event of the year-round disability school sports programme.

Ari Brooks, disability sports development officer the Department of Education and Children’s sports and recreation arm, said: ’Our 10-year strategy for sport outlines how sport and physical activity improves the lives of those with disabilities.

’The disability school sports Ppogramme allows pupils to try a variety of sports in a fun and inclusive environment.

’It encourages pupils to continue their involvement in sport through other events and schemes Manx Sport and Recreation [the DEC’s sports department] and schools offer.’

Geoff Corkish MLC and Ann Corlett MHK presented certificates and medals to participating pupils.

Mr Corkish chairs Tynwald’s Advisory Council for Disabilities.

The disability school sports programme began in September with tri-golf and continued with football in November, badminton and boccia festivals in January and cricket in March.