World Games Birmingham (2023)

To mark the entry into the World Games 2023, a joint press conference was held by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, and Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) on 7 August at the Press Club of India.

With former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif as the Chief Guest, the other members who made up the panel were Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannvar – Chairperson (CABI), Mr. Shailender Yadav – General Secretary (CABI), Mr. David Absalom – Hony. General Secretary (IBSA), and Mr. Munawar Anwar, General Secretary, Indian Blind and Para Judo Association.

Under the Indian Blind Sports Association, which is the largest national-level sports body devoted to the promotion of sports among the visually challenged in the country, IBSA’s sports-specific federations would be participating in the World Games.

The teams were-

∙ Judo – The Indian Blind and Para Judo Association

∙ Football – The Indian Blind Football Federation

∙ Powerlifting – IBSA

The Indian Blind Sports Association has collaborated with the Cricket Association for the Blind to send the men’s and women’s cricket teams to the World Games. This is the first time that cricket is introduced at the IBSA World Games.