T. Javare Gowda, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar, urged differently abled persons to drop any feelings of inferiority and work hard with a positive mindset to succeed. He spoke after lighting the ceremonial torch at a district-level sports meet and cultural competition for differently abled individuals, held at B.R. Ambedkar stadium in Chamarajanagar. The event marked World Disability Day and was organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Women and Child Development, and Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens. Mr. Gowda stressed, "They should view everything positively," and cited examples of Paralympic medal winners as role models. He said relentless hard work was key to success in sports, art, literature, or music. He also mentioned Thomas Alva Edison, calling him a differently abled person who invented the electric bulb. "Had he worried about it, he would not have achieved success," he added. He emphasized that positive thinking shapes one's personality and urged individuals not to worry about their limitations. Other dignitaries present included Shruthi, Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary; Suresh, Deputy Director of Department of Women and Child Development; Manjunath, District Disability Welfare Officer; Shankar, District Physical Education Officer; and Suresh, Assistant Director of Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports.