Webinars & Conferences
Overview
Seminars, webinars, and conferences form a vital pillar of IBSA’s mission to build awareness, enhance knowledge sharing, and strengthen an inclusive sporting ecosystem for the visually impaired. These gatherings unite athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and experts to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss emerging trends in para-athletics.
During the pandemic, IBSA partnered with the Blind Relief Association to host a series of online webinars on topics such as at-home fitness, mental health, and adapting training methods without access to full facilities.
Date
2nd Aug 2020
Location
Online
Sports Programme
The event discussed sports opportunities for the visually impaired, career viability, competition pathways, and government provisions.
Organized by the Blind Bankers of India & IBSA, the event discussed sports opportunities for the visually impaired, career viability, competition pathways, and government provisions.
Panelists Included:
- Mr. K. C. Pande – Associated with the Blind Relief Association, Delhi for over 55 years and serving as Honorary Executive Secretary since 2005.
- Mr. David A. – Honorary General Secretary, Indian Blind Sports Association.
- Dr. Satyapal Singh – Chief Coach, Indian Blind Sports Association and recipient of the Dronacharya Award.
- Mr. Ramkaran Singh – Arjuna Awardee, 2012.
- Mr. Ankur Dhama – Arjuna Awardee, 2018.
- Mr. Avnil Kumar – Bronze Medalist, Asian Para Games 2018.
- Ms. Nidhi Mishra – Medalist at the Asian Para Games and a doctoral scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- Mr. Ramanjee – Para-athlete and Silver Medalist at the Dubai Athletics Open Championships.
- Mr. Amit Malik – National-level blind sportsperson and officer at State Bank of India.
- Impact: The session inspired over 250 attendees, providing practical guidance and motivation for aspiring blind athletes.
