21st to 25th March 2022

The Indian Blind Sports Association, in partnership with Voice of World, organized the first-ever Eastern Region Coaching Camp for Visually Impaired Female Athletes. The camp was held from 21st to 25th March 2022 at the Parnashree Government Housing Quarters Ground, Kolkata.

Approximately 25 visually impaired female athletes from West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar participated in the residential coaching camp. Training was provided in track and field events such as 100m, 200m, 400m, and 800m races, javelin throw, shot put, discus throw, and long jump. Participants were also educated on the rules and regulations of blind sports, as prescribed by the International Blind Sports Federation.

The camp was conducted under the able mentorship of Mr. Sudhir Rana, an international Paralympic coach, and Mr. Ramashray Ram, Instructor – Orientation & Mobility at the Blind Relief Association.

At the closing ceremony, certificates, kit bags, T-shirts, tracksuits, and yoga mats were distributed to the participants.