Objective: To compare the personality traits between (i) speech-impaired sportsman and speech-impaired non-sportsman, and (ii) hearing-impaired sportsman and hearing-impaired non-sportsman among the physically challenged people.

Hypotheses: There might not be significant differences on personality traits between (i) speech-impaired sportsman and speech-impaired non-sportsman, and (ii) hearing-impaired sportsman and hearing-impaired non-sportsman.

Methods: Twenty (20) each speech-impaired and hearing-impaired persons among the physically challenged population, consisting of 10 each sportsman and non-sportsman on both speech and hearing-impaired groups, were purposively selected as subjects from different district rehabilitation centres of Manipur. R.B. Cattell’s 16 PF Questionnaire was administered to determine the personality traits among the speech-impaired and hearing-impaired sportsman and non-sportsman. The‘t’ test was employed to find out the significant differences among between the groups.

Results: In case of the speech impairment, only the personality factor F and O were found significant differences between speech-impaired sportsman and non-sportsman, however only factor O was found significant difference in the scale of Standard ten scores. In case of hearing impairment, the personality factors O, Q1 & Q3 were found significant differences between the hearing-impaired sportsman and non-sportsman. However, no significant differences were found between the hearing-impaired sportsman and non-sportsman in the scale of Standard ten scores. The alternative hypothesis was accepted for personality factors F and O only in case of speech impairment and the personality factors O, Q1 and Q3 in case of hearing impairment.

Conclusion: Games and sports give positive impact for the improvement of personality characteristics among the speech-impaired and hearing-impaired population. Therefore, regular participation of games and sports activities are mandatory for the physically challenged population in the society.