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SUMMARY:23rd Usha National Athletics Championship for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd Usha National Athletics Championship for the Blind was held from 13th to 16th December 2024 in Nadiad\, Gujarat\, marking India’s largest sporting event for visually impaired athletes. Organized bi-annually by the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA)\, the championship brought together: \n\n175 visually impaired athletes\n50 guide runners\, coaches\, and managers\n19 participating states\n\nThe event was sponsored by Usha International and co-powered by ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd. \nAthlete Classification & Anti-Doping Awareness\nOn 13th December\, the IBSA classification team assessed 80 new athletes from states including: \n\nUttar Pradesh\, Maharashtra\, Jammu & Kashmir\, Tamil Nadu\, and others\n8 athletes were found ineligible following classification\n\nA parallel Anti-Doping workshop was led by Mr. Vikas Tyagi and Mr. Amit Khandelwal from NADA India\, covering: \n\nUse of a dedicated mobile app for visually impaired athletes\nDistribution of the Braille Anti-Doping Guide\nInteractive Q&A with giveaways for 3 participants\n\nManagers’ Meeting\nThe Managers’ Meeting covered event logistics\, rules\, and athlete coordination. Key figures Ms. Radhika Bharat Ram (IBSA Chairperson) and Mr. K. C. Pande (Blind Relief Association\, Delhi) joined virtually to offer support. \nEach team manager received: \n\nA Technical Handbook\nA Braille Anti-Doping Guide\n\nInauguration Ceremony\nThe opening ceremony on 14th December featured distinguished guests: \n\nVipul Patel\, Chairman\, Amul Dairy\nAmit Prakash Yadav\, IAS\, Collector & DM\, Kheda-Nadiad\nSwami Rameshwar Das\, Shree Santram Mandir\n\nAlso present were: \n\nKanlal Parmar\, President\, Para Sports Association of Gujarat\nChandulal Bha\, Secretary\, Para Sports Association of Gujarat\nDipali Rathi\, President\, Blind Sports Association of Gujarat\nSudha K Patel\, Committee Member\n\nDignitaries were felicitated with mementos and scarves.\nSpecial honors went to: \n\nKapil Parmar\, Judo bronze medalist at the 2024 Paralympics\nAshwin Makwana\, 2022 Asian Para Games medalist\n\nChampionship Highlights & Record Breakers\nVisually impaired athletes competed in track and field events under the T/F11 (blind) and T/F12–13 (low vision) categories. \nWomen’s Records\n\nT-12 Long Jump: Tejal Damor Amraji (Gujarat) – 4.39 m (National & Meet Record)\nT-13 Shot Put: Chetna Galch Ratabhai (Gujarat) – 6.63 m (National & Meet Record)\nT-13 Discus Throw: Chetna Galch Ratabhai – 18.63 m\nT-13 Javelin Throw: Chetna Galch Ratabhai – 25.73 m\nT-12 400m: Tejal Damor Amraji – 1:04.17 s\n\nMen’s Records\n\nT-12 5000m: Saurabh Sharma (Himachal Pradesh) – 16:26.31 s (Meet Record)\nT-12 400m: Naveen Surla (Andhra Pradesh) – 53.8 s (National & Meet Record)\n\nTeam Championship Results\nMen’s Categories\n\nT11 & F11: Tamil Nadu\nT12 & F12: Gujarat\nT13 & F13: Uttarakhand\n\nWomen’s Categories\n\nT11 & F11: Chandigarh\nT12 & F12: Maharashtra\nT13 & F13: Madhya Pradesh\n\nClosing Ceremony\nThe championship concluded with a valedictory function attended by Ms. Kinnariben Shah\, President of Nagar Palika\, Nadiad. \nOrganizers applauded the dedication\, sportsmanship\, and unity of all participants. The success of the 23rd Usha National Athletics Championship reaffirmed IBSA’s commitment to advancing high-performance sports for the visually impaired in India. \nPress Meet & Media Coverage\nA pre-event press meet was held on 12th December 2024 at Hotel Centra\, Ahmedabad\, with over 15 journalists in attendance from leading media outlets such as The Times of India\, Divya Bhaskar\, DD News Gujarati\, Sports 18\, and PTI. \nThe event received extensive media attention\, with coverage across 87 print\, television\, and online platforms.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/23rd-usha-national-athletics-championship-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:Sports Complex\, Marida Road\, Nadiad\, Gujarat\, 387001\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230808
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:Medal for Kapil Parmar (2023)
DESCRIPTION:In a ground-breaking achievement for Indian para-sports\, Team Usha India has secured its first-ever medal in Judo at the ongoing 2023 IBSA World Games Birmingham organized by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). \nThe prestigious event\, which brings together over 1250 players and officials from 70 countries\, has witnessed intense competition across various disciplines including powerlifting and football. \nIndian contingent’s moment of glory came in the 60 kg weight category\, where Mr. Kapil Parmar showcased exceptional skill and determination. Hailing from Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh\, Kapil Parmar is a product of rigorous training of the Indian Blind and Para Judo Association\, where he has honed his skills under the guidance of the esteemed coach Mr. Munawar Anzar.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/medal-for-kapil-parmar-2023/
LOCATION:Delhi
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230808
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:World Games Birmingham (2023)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nUnder 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. \nThe teams were- \n∙ Judo – The Indian Blind and Para Judo Association \n∙ Football – The Indian Blind Football Federation \n∙ Powerlifting – IBSA \nThe 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.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/world-games-birmingham-2023/
LOCATION:Press Club of India.\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:Football Tournament (2023)
DESCRIPTION:To foster inclusivity\, a blind football match was organized on 24 June 2023 at Jayshree Periwal International School\, Jaipur. This special event was co-organized by Scout Me and Indian Blind Football Federation along with partners such as the Rajasthan Football Association\, Paralympic Committee India\, Jayshree Periwal International School\, and Indian Blind Sports Association. \nThe main purpose of the event was to highlight the incredible potential of visually impaired individuals and celebrate their exceptional abilities. The event aimed to break barriers and promote inclusivity and empowerment. It showcased the talents of visually impaired individuals through a friendly blind football match. 5 teams consisting of about 70 visually impaired students from different states of India\, including Gujarat\, Delhi and Uttarakhand (Dehradun) participated in the match. 15 students from Delhi went as spectators of the match and were accompanied by 8 mentors who guided and supported them throughout. The players were blindfolded and were given a special stat vest\, exclusively tailored for the visually impaired\, which captured their moves and highlighted their exceptional abilities.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/football-tournament-2023/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:Para-Swimmers Sight Classification
DESCRIPTION:The Blind Relief Association hosted a sight classification event for para-swimmers on April 9\, 2023. Participants from Maharashtra\, Odisha\, Kolkata\, Gujarat\, and Karnataka underwent classification during this event. Following this\, on May 28\, 2023\, a sight classification session for chess players was also conducted at the Blind Relief Association. Additionally\, on June 22\, 2023\, the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) organized a sight classification event in collaboration with the Paralympic Committee of Bengal at Salt Lake\, Kolkata. During this event\, approximately 80 players were classified by the designated team. These classification initiatives play a crucial role in ensuring fair competition and participation opportunities for visually impaired athletes across different sports. Additionally\, the team of the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) successfully conducted sight classification tests for the following sports and athletes during the year: \n\n\n\nS.N\nSports Organization\nNos\nDate\n\n\n\n\n1\nPara Chess Tournament PCI\n15\nMay 2023\n\n\n2\nPara Athletes Championship Bengal\n(Paralympic Association)\n77\nJune 2023\n\n\n3\nPara Swimming Championship PCI\n33\nDec 2023\n\n\n4\nPara Swimming Purple Fest Goa PCI\n45\nJan 2024\n\n\n5\nPara Swimming Championship PCI\n17\nMar 2024
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/para-swimmers-sight-classification/
LOCATION:The Blind Relief Association\, Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Sight Classification
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T142701Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Fest
DESCRIPTION:Mr. David Absalom\, General Secretary of the Indian Blind Sports Association participated in the Purple Fest on 10 January 2023 as one of the panelists in a discussion on sports for persons with disabilities. \nThe other panelists were \n\nDr. Deepa Malik\, President PCI\nMr. George Abraham\, CEO Score Foundation\nMr. Charudatta Jadhav\, President – All India Chess Federation for the Blind\nMr. Victor R Vaz\, National Sports Director of Special Olympics Bharat\n\nThe Purple Fest Goa was the first-ever inclusive festival for persons with disabilities hosted \nby the Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/purple-fest/
LOCATION:Goa\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T113023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T113907Z
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SUMMARY:USHA 22nd National Athletics Championship for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:The much-awaited 22nd USHA – IBSA National Athletics Championship for the Blind was organized from 14th December to 16th December 2022 at the Thyagraj Stadium\, New Delhi. This event was organized by IBSA in collaboration with USHA (Title Sponsor). \nAt the Championships\, there were 550 participants from 19 states including Tripura\, Tamil Nadu\, Maharashtra\, Uttar Pradesh\, West Bengal\, Karnataka\, Chhattisgarh\, Madhya Pradesh\, Jharkhand\, Rajasthan\, Gujarat\, Himachal Pradesh\, Uttarakhand\, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh. \nA total of 59 (31 for men\, 28 for women) international and indigenous events were organized under three categories- T11\, T12\, and T13. On 13 December\, the orientation was done for the managers of the teams participating in the Championship. Mr. K.C. Pande\, Executive Secretary of the Blind Relief Association\, Mr. C.P. Mohanan\, Vice Chairperson IBSA\, and Mr. David\, Hony. General Secretary IBSA were present at the meeting. \nThe inaugural function was presided over by Chief Guest\, Hon’ble Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India) and Dr. Deepa Malik\, President –  Paralympic Committee of India as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries such as Rev. J.K. Manchanda\, Treasurer – Sant Nirankari Charitable Mission; Prof. Sankar Kumar Sanyal\, President – Harijan Sevak Sangh; Shri Sanjay Rai\, Secretary – Harijan Sevak Sangh; Smt. Chhaya Shriram\, Director – Usha International; Smt. Komal Mehra\, Head of Sports Initiatives and Associations – Usha International; Ankur Dhama\, Arjuna Awardee were also present. In the inaugural ceremony\, a coffee table book “The Play of Dots” was released by Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi. \nThe first copy of the book was handed over to Ankur Dhama\, the first Indian blind athlete to take part in the Rio Paralympics 2016\, nurtured and trained by IBSA. The book highlights the accomplishments of visually challenged athletes whose struggles are often overlooked. Despite congenital disabilities (since birth) or life-altering injuries caused by accidents or disorders later in life\, the athletes have shown remarkable grit and self-belief to transform themselves into some of the most accomplished athletes. \nResults: \nMen (Institutional Championship) \nT11 – Institute for the Blind\, Chandigarh \nT12 – Netraheen Vikas Sansthan\, Jodhpur \nT13 – All Tripura Blind Committee \nWomen (Institutional Championship) \nT11 – Institute for the Blind\, Chandigarh \nT12 – Para Sports Association of Gujarat \nT13 – Institute for the Blind\, Chandigarh \nMen (State Championship) \nT11 – Karnataka Sports Association \nT12 – Karnataka Sports Association \nT13 – Blind Sports Association\, Andhra Pradesh \nWomen (State Championship) \nT11 – Karnataka Sports Association \nT12 – Karnataka Sports Association & Sports Association for the Blind\, M.P. \nT13 – Karnataka Sports Association
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/usha-22nd-national-athletics-championship-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:The Thyagraj Stadium\, the Thyagraj Stadium\, New Delhi\, Delhi\, 110023\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:International Blind Sports Federation - IBSA Asia Oceania Blind Football Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 International Blind Sports Federation- IBSA Blind Football Asia-Oceania Championships were held in Kochi\, Kerala from 11-18 November. \nThis was the first time in India that a para-football event had 10 men’s teams and 2 women’s teams. The event was a qualifier for the World Championships Birmingham 2023 and Paris Paralympics 2024. \nOfficials and delegates from across the world attended the event including the Chairman of Blind Football Mr. Elias Mastoras from Greece\, referee coordinator from Argentina\, medical classifiers from the US\, Brazil\, UK\, and referees from Asia-Oceania region. \nThe Japan Women’s team won the 2022 title beating the India Women’s team 1-0 in a closely fought contest on 12 November. With this both teams qualify for the first IBSA World Women’s Championships’23 at Birmingham\, UK. \nIn the men’s event\, the Chinese team won the championships beating Thailand on penalties in the final. Japan secured the third position after their victory against Iran. \nThe hosts\, India\, finished in the 7th position. The Championships was the biggest para-football event held in India and it helped spread awareness about the game. The matches were broadcasted online on digital platforms.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/international-blind-sports-federation-ibsa-asia-oceania-blind-football-championships/
LOCATION:Kochi\, Kerela\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T112548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T112810Z
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SUMMARY:State-level Kabaddi Championship at Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:On 26 April 2022\, Hon. General Secretary of the Indian Blind Sports Association Mr. David attended the Closing Ceremony of the State Level Kabaddi Championship for the Blind 2022 conducted by the Tamil Nadu Blind Sports Association. Mr. David also encouraged the participants and addressed the media on awarding the winners and runners.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/state-level-kabaddi-championship-at-tamil-nadu/
LOCATION:Delhi
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T145338Z
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SUMMARY:Paralympic Committee of India- Sight Classification
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Blind Sports Association helped with the sight classification of athletes for the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). The Paralympic Committee of India is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Paralympic Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at the events. The organization was founded in 1992 as the Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India. The team from IBSA was invited by the Paralympic Committee of India to do the Sight Classification for the PCI National Para Athletics Championship held from 28 – 31 March 2022 in Bhubaneshwar. The classification was successfully completed by the team on 27 March 2022. This was the first time the Sight Classification done for the visually impaired category in the PCI national meet by the IPC/IBSA certified national classifiers.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/paralympic-committee-of-india-sight-classification/
LOCATION:Bhubaneshwar\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Sight Classification
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250725T130833Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Region Coaching Camp for Visually Impaired Female Athletes
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Blind Sports Association in partnership with the Voice of World organized the first-ever Eastern Region Coaching Camp for Visually Impaired Female Athletes. It was conducted from 21 – 25 March 2022 at the Parnashree Govt. Housing Quarters Ground\, Kolkata. \nAt the inauguration ceremony\, Revered Khokon Maharaj of Bharat Sevashram Sangha\, Smt. Sanchita Mitra – Local Councillor\, Shri Subrata Shankar Ghosh – President of West Bengal Luxury Taxi Association\, Ms. Gargi Gupta – Founder of ‘Voice of World’ and various other dignitaries were present. The visually challenged students of Voice of World showcased their musical talents in a small cultural programme. The Coaching Camp was formally inaugurated by Revered Khokon Maharaj through chanting of Sanskrit Shlokas after the dignitaries lighted the auspicious lamp. \nAbout 25 visually impaired female athletes from West Bengal\, Jharkhand & Bihar participated in the residential Coaching Camp. The camp offered training in sports events like races of 100m\, 200m\, 400m and 800m\, javelin throw\, shot put\, discus throw and long jump. During the training program\, all athletes were educated on blind sports rules and regulations as per the International Blind Sports Federation. The camp was guided by the able mentorship of Mr. Sudhir Rana\, a paralympics international coach\, and Mr. Ramashray Ram\, former Instructor – Orientation & Mobility of the Blind Relief Association. \nAt the closing ceremony\, Smt. Ratna Chatterjee\, MLA\, West Bengal; Smt.Sanchita Mitra\, Councilor\, Kolkata Municipal; Mr. Subrata Shanker Ghosh\, President\, Kolkata Luxury Taxi Association\, Smt. Gargi Gupta\, Founder Secretary Voice of World and Mr. David\, Hony. General Secretary IBSA & Chairman Asian Region International Blind Sports Federation were present. Along with the certificates\, the participants were provided with kit bag\, T-shirts\, track suit\, and yoga mat.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/eastern-region-coaching-camp-for-visually-impaired-female-athletes/
LOCATION:Parnashree Government Housing Quarters Ground\, Kolkata\, West Bengal\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T150523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T154549Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Region Coaching Camp for Visually-Impaired Women Atheletes
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Region Coaching Camp for Visually Impaired Female Athletes was held in Hyderabad from 27 January – 2 February 2020. \nThis was next in the series to conducting the Northern Region Coaching Camp in Delhi from 10 – 15 September 2018 15 athletes from Telangana\, Andhra Pradesh\, Tamil Nadu\, Karnataka and Kerala participated in the camp. \nThis camp was held in partnership with Netra Vidhyalaya Degree College for the Blind. Shri Sudhir Rana\, eminent coach official from Athletic Federation of India and a close associate of IBSA\, trained the athletes along with Shri Ramashray Ram from the Blind Relief Association. \nAs a new initiative of IBSA\, an Inter-University Athletic Competition was organized in partnership with Netra Vidhyalaya Degree College for the Blind on 1 -2 February in order to promote interest and competitive spirit in sports among the younger generation. \nA total of 110 boys and girls participated in the competition and won prizes. His Holiness Srimannarayana China Jeeyar Swamiji was the Chief Guest of the Closing Ceremony held on 2 February 2020.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/southern-region-coaching-camp-for-visually-imapired-women-atheletes/
LOCATION:Hyderabad\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T145739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T145739Z
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SUMMARY:Online Sight Classifier Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Blind Sports Association in collaboration with the International Blind Sports Federation and International Paralympic Committee\, conducted a Sight Classifier Training Program on online mode from 11 – 23 January\, 2022. The event had 13 participants from India and other countries like Bahrain\, Myanmar\, South Africa\, Japan\, and Azerbaijan\, and 11 successfully completed the training. \nThe Indian Sight Classification Software developed by the Indian Blind Sports Association was formally launched online on 15 January 2022 by Hony. Chairperson IBSA – Mrs. Radhika Bharat Ram. Dr. Deepa Malik\, President Paralympic Committee of India graced the occasion with her kind presence along with the IBSA Executive Committee members. The participants of the Sight Classifier Training programme also attended the software launch event. \nIn the closing ceremony of the Training Program\, Dr. José Doria\, International Classifier and Dr. Tania Jain addressed the participants and as a special guest Mr. Zdeněk Barlok\, Chairman of the Czech Blind Sports Federation made a presentation on Showdown – a game played by the visually impaired.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/online-sight-classifier-training-program/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Sight Classification
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250727T060045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T130253Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Lives of Blind Sportspersons
DESCRIPTION:On 2nd August 2020\, the Blind Bankers of India\, in collaboration with the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA)\, organized an insightful webinar on the ‘Lives of Blind Sportspersons’. Held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\, the session aimed to raise awareness and answer fundamental questions surrounding sports opportunities for visually impaired individuals in India. \nThe webinar addressed key topics such as how blind individuals can begin their journey in sports\, the viability of sports as a full-time career\, national and international sporting opportunities for the blind\, and the various government provisions available for persons with disabilities (PWD) in sports. \nThe distinguished panel included: \n\nMr. K. C. Pande – Associated with the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi for over 55 years and serving as Honorary Executive Secretary since 2005.\nMr. David A. – Honorary General Secretary\, Indian Blind Sports Association.\nDr. Satyapal Singh – Chief Coach\, Indian Blind Sports Association and recipient of the Dronacharya Award.\nMr. Ramkaran Singh – Arjuna Awardee\, 2012.\nMr. Ankur Dhama – Arjuna Awardee\, 2018.\nMr. Avnil Kumar – Bronze Medalist\, Asian Para Games 2018.\nMs. Nidhi Mishra – Medalist at the Asian Para Games and a doctoral scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University.\nMr. Ramanjee – Para-athlete and Silver Medalist at the Dubai Athletics Open Championships.\nMr. Amit Malik – National-level blind sportsperson and officer at State Bank of India.\n\nThe discussion brought forward real-life experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs of visually impaired athletes\, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring sportspersons with visual impairments.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/webinar-lives-of-blind-sportspersons/
LOCATION:Online\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Myths and Misconceptions about Sports Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Vikram Singh (Senior Physical Educator – Jawaharlal Nehru University) \nIn the backdrop of the pandemic which made the entire world understand the importance of a healthy body and mind\, this webinar was organised to talk about the myths and misconception about sports nutrition. The speaker was Dr. Vikram Singh\, the Senior Physical Educator at JNU. He has earned multiple awards and honours on various national and international platforms. \nHis presentation majorly covered the topics listed below: \n\nDifference between diet and nutrition\nAnalysis of importance of nutrition for general public in comparison to sportspersons\nUnderstanding calories and nutrition\n\n. Importance of exercise and proper nutrition \n\nConcept of female athletes’ triad\nKnowledge of hormones and weight loss nutrition\n\nHe presented multiple research analysis and surveys on how nutrition is one of the most important concepts in bringing a concrete positive change in not just the life of athletes but also among general population. He spoke about metabolism rates and understanding of how nutrition less diet can create major issues in the life of people\, for example low energy\, menstrual cycle irregularities\, etc. \nSome of the myths /misconceptions while planning diet\, as pointed by Dr Singh were: \n\n“Calorie in/ Calorie out\, all that matters is weight loss”- This myth is associated with problems like hormonal disbalance\, endometriosis\, bioidentical hormones and hypothyroid- Low BMR.\n\nHe also introduced the audience to metabolic adaption and explained how athletes should aim to minimize the change of these adaptations\, adequately fuel performance and recovery during weight reduction. \n\n“High fat food is unhealthy”- Some high fat foods are extremely nutritious.\n“Breakfast is the most important day of the meal”- Contrary to the common belief\, a\n\nlate breakfast according to research is actually good for health. \n\n“You need to eat small\, frequent meals for optimal health”- Research says that it is\n\nbest to have regular meals except on specific health condition or during pregnancy. \n\n“Non-nutritive sweeteners are healthy”- The intake may lead to type 2 diabetes.\n“Calcium supplements are necessary for bone health”- Natural sources of calcium\n\nlike yoghurt\, dairy products\, etc. are recommended instead. \n\n“Everyone can benefit from pro-biotics”- This has to be personalized accordingly.\n\nThe webinar was open for a Q & A session\, and questions from both the Zoom and YouTube audience were addressed. The webinar ended with a vote of thanks presented by Mr. David Absalom\, Hony. General Secretary.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/webinar-on-myths-and-misconceptions-about-sports-nutrition/
LOCATION:Online\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200712T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20200712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T143423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T143447Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Lockdown Home Workout for Visually Impaired Athletes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Satyapal Singh (Dronacharya Awardee\, Chief Coach of IBSA) \nDr. Satyapal Singh began his presentation by pointing out the problems faced by the para athletes especially the blind athletes for whom it is impossible to do sports without using their sense of touch and feel. \nHe gave an introduction to para-sports and the classification of Para-Olympic summer and winter sports. He explained about the IPC Classification system that provides a structure for competition for people with impairments to ensure fair competition where winning is determined by skill\, fitness\, power\, endurance\, tactical ability and mental focus\, the same factors that account for success in sport for able-bodied athletes. Classification is sport specific because an impairment affects the ability to perform in different sports in different extents. As a consequence\, an athlete may meet the criteria in one sport\, but may not meet the criteria in another sport. \nHe shared the classification coding which is T11-13 for visual impairment. The World Para Athletics classification system serves two key purposes: \n\nDetermining eligibility – The system defines who is eligible to compete in World Para Athletics competitions.\nSport Class Allocation – The system describes methods for dividing eligible athletes into sport classes. The aim is that each class should consist of athletes who have impairments that cause approximately the same amount of activity limitation in the key athletic disciplines – running\, wheelchair racing\, jumps and throws.\n\nDr Satyapal provided a daily schedule for the athletes to follow during the lockdown as well as a specific routine for the visually impaired athletes along with a diet plan. He provided information on the various sporting events that take place in India as well as worldwide for the para-athletes to participate. He motivated the athlete viewers by giving a list of plethora of medals won by Para-Olympians from India. Ankur Dhama\, Arjuna Awardee and the first visually impaired athlete to participate in Olympics shared his personal experience on the same lines. \nTowards the end of the session\, participants from Zoom and YouTube presented their questions to the speakers. The webinar ended with a note of thanks by Mr. Ramdas Shivhare\, Member\, IBSA.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/webinar-on-lockdown-home-workout-for-visually-impaired-athletes/
LOCATION:Online\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T132333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T132416Z
UID:3830-1582156800-1582329599@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:IBSA National Lawn Tennis Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Having conducted two lawn tennis coaching camps in Delhi and Mumbai in 2018 and 2019\, IBSA organized the 1st National Lawn Tennis Championship for the Blind in Patiala from 20-21 February 2020 in partnership with Patiala School for the Blind and Punjabi University. 12 players from B1 and 2 players from B2 Category participated in the event. The Championship trophy was won by Nibin Mathew (B -1 Category) and Manoj Kataria (B-2 Category). \nSight classification was done under 2 categories B1 and B2 at Govt. Rajinder Hospital\, Patiala under the guidance of Ms Vansika (Ophthalmologist)\, trained by Dr. Tania Jain IPC classifier. The closing ceremony of the championship was held at Lawn Tennis Court of Punjabi University\, Patiala (Punjab) on 21 February\, 2020. \nThe Chief Guests were Dr. B. S. Ghuman\, Vice Chancellor (Punjabi  University)\, Shri Davinder Kapur (Assistant Coach\, Ireland)\, Col. Karaminder Singh (Hony. Secretary Patiala School for the Blind/Deaf.)
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/ibsa-national-lawn-tennis-tournament/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T131800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T131947Z
UID:3824-1578268800-1578787199@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:IBSA National Kabaddi & Powerlifting Championships
DESCRIPTION:The week-long sports event organized by the Indian Blind Sports Association and co-hosted by the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi started on 6 January 2020. The following Championships & Seminar took place in the premises of the Blind Relief Association between 6 and 11 January 2020.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/ibsa-national-kabaddi-powerlifting-championships/
LOCATION:The Blind Relief Association\, Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T131109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T150332Z
UID:3817-1573776000-1574467199@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:2019 IBSA World Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 IBSA World and first Africa Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships was held in Giza\, Egypt on 15-22 November 2019. 75 athletes representing 10 countries participated in this event. Triptpal Singh from India won a bronze medal in Powerlifting under the 125kg category. The International Blind Sports Federation also hosted a Coaching and Referring Seminar alongside the Powerlifting Championship. Deepak Kumar\, coach of Triptpal Singh successfully completed the training to become an official IBSA Referee (Powerlifting).
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/2019-ibsa-world-powerlifting-bench-press-championships/
LOCATION:Giza\, Egypt\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T151731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T151731Z
UID:3925-1551139200-1551398399@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:England FA Blind Football Coaches & Players’ Training Session
DESCRIPTION:A coaches & trainers training for new blind football trainers was held at Jogo Football Arena\, Kochi from 26-28 February 2019. The England Blind Football Head Coach Jonathan Pugh\, Manager Jeff Davis & Physical Trainer Ayser Hussain trained 32 participants from across India in this session. \nThis event was done in partnership with Asian Football Confederation to develop blind football in India. \nCAMPs & TRAINING SESSIONs \n\nAustralia Blind Football Team India Tour | 17-22 September 2018.\n East Zone Blind Football Tournament and Training Session\, Kolkata | 3- 4 November 2018.\nBlind Football Goalkeeper Training Session | 5-7 December 2018.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/england-fa-blind-football-coaches-players-training-session/
LOCATION:Jogo Football Arena\, Kochi\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T152043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T152053Z
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SUMMARY:Goalball Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the 21st National Athletics Championship for the Blind 2018 held from 10-13 December in Thyagaraj Stadium\, New Delhi\, a two-day Goalball workshop was conducted by experts from Finland and Russia. Kari Rasanen\, Chairman\, Juha Halme\, Referee Coordinator and Alexey Baryaev\, Sports Director from International Blind Sports Federation – Goalball. They conducted both seminar and practice sessions for the athletes\, officials\, coaches\, and referees. The attendees were also awarded participation certificates from IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) Goalball at the Valedictory Ceremony. \nAround 100 players and 65 coaches and officials took part in the workshop. The workshop was sponsored by the IBSA – Goalball Committee in order to encourage and improve goalball in India.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/goalball-workshop/
LOCATION:The Thyagraj Stadium\, the Thyagraj Stadium\, New Delhi\, Delhi\, 110023\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T132817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T155349Z
UID:3834-1544400000-1544745599@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:21st National Athletics Championship for the Blind\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:The 21st edition of National Athletics Championship for the Blind\, the largest sports event for the visually challenged in the country was held in New Delhi from 10 – 13 December 2018. The Meet was jointly organized by Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi with USHA International as the title sponsor. \nParticipation  record number of 603 visually impaired athletes and officials representing 86 affiliate institutions from 19 states across the country participated in various track and field athletic events. 49 players including 3 female players participated in the chess competition. \nThe participants included budding as well as top national and international athletes. Divided into two age categories of Intermediate boys and girls (between 14 to 17 years) and Open men and women (not below 14 years) the participants competed separately according to their sight/vision classifications\, namely\, B-1(totally blind) and B-2 & B-3 (partially sighted) classes. The track events included 100\, 200\, 400\, 800\, 1500 and 5000m and relay races. Field events were long jump\, shot put\, javelin and discus throw. The only indoor event was chess. \nState Participation \nSeventeen states and two union territories participated in the Meet namely Gujarat\, Karnataka\, Maharashtra\, Delhi\, Madhya Pradesh\, Himachal Pradesh\, Manipur\, Uttarakhand\, West Bengal\, Rajasthan\, Uttar Pradesh\, Haryana\, Orissa\, Jharkhand\, Tamil Nadu\, Telangana\, Tripura\, Andhra Pradesh and NCT of Delhi\, Chandigarh (UT) \nNew states \nAthletes from states like Tripura\, Telangana\, Andhra Pradesh participated in IBSA’s national meet for the first time. Also IBSA in collaboration with USHA International had been working to improve the participation of female athletes in blind sports and in this event saw participation of 205 female athletes.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/21st-national-athletics-championship-for-the-blind-new-delhi/
LOCATION:Delhi
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T135748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T135813Z
UID:3865-1541808000-1542585599@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual IBSA World Open Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships for the Blind\, Egypt
DESCRIPTION:The Indian team comprising Akshay Bidhuri and Ajay Birajdar participated in the 13th Annual IBSA World Open Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships for the Blind held from 10-18 November at Luxor\, Egypt. Akshay Bidhuri\, a Class XII student at JPM Senior Secondary School\, the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi won two gold medals in bench press and powerlifting (under 56 kg weight category) and Ajay Birajdar from Maharashtra won a gold in bench press & silver in powerlifting (under 75kg weight category)\, thus totaling to 4 medals for India. Around 120 athletes from 10 countries competed for the world title in powerlifting and bench press under various weight categories. The athletes were congratulated and the victory was celebrated at a felicitation ceremony organized by the Blind Relief Association & Indian Blind Sports Association at Gandhi Hall\, B.R.A on 20 November\, 2018. Mr. Naresh Dhawan\, General Secretary of the Delhi State Powerlifting Association was the chief guest of the occasion.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/13th-annual-ibsa-world-open-bench-press-powerlifting-championships-for-the-blind-egypt/
LOCATION:Luxor\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181014
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T135330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T135455Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Para Games 2018\, Jakarta
DESCRIPTION:A contingent of 8 athletes with 6 escorts and guide runners accompanied by coach Dr. Satyapal Singh participated in the Asian Para Games held from 6-13 October in Jakarta\, Indonesia. Of the 7 male and 1 female athletes\, Avnil Kumar won the bronze medal in the Men’s 400m T13 categoryand Nidhi Misra won a bronze medal in the Women’s discus throw F11 category.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/asian-para-games-2018-jakarta/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T151052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T151111Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Region Coaching Camp for Visually-Impaired Women Atheletes
DESCRIPTION:Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and USHA International jointly launched ‘Vision 2020’\, a campaign to attract and train a large number of female athletes in sports. As a part of this campaign\, IBSA organized Northern Region Coaching Camp for Female Athletes in Delhi from 10 – 15 September 2018. 24 athletes from the northern region including Delhi\, Uttar Pradesh\, Haryana\, Punjab\, Himachal Pradesh and J&K participated in the camp. The details of athletes are as given below: \n(a) Delhi – 7 Nos. (4 x National\, 3 x State level ) \n(b) Haryana – 1 No. (National Level) \n(c) Himachal Pradesh – 1 No. (State Level) \n(d) J & K – 6 Nos. (State Level) \n(e) Punjab – 7 Nos. (1 x National\, 6 x State level) \n(f) U.P. – 2 Nos. (1 x International\, 1 x National level) \nThe camp was held from 06.30 A.M. to 09.30 A.M. at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and from 04.30 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. at the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi. The morning session was conducted by Dr. Satyapal Singh (Dronacharya Awardee) and the evening session by Mr. G. Krishnan (Level II Official IPC).
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/northern-region-coaching-camp-for-visually-impaired-women-atheletes/
LOCATION:Delhi\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T133059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T133059Z
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SUMMARY:3rd National Blind Football Tournament 2018\, Kochi
DESCRIPTION:The third IBFF National Blind Football Tournament was conducted at Kochi from 27 April-1 May 2018. DCP Kochi\, Sri Kuruppasamy IPS was the chief guest of the event. Mr David Absalom Hony\, General Secretary IBSA Delhi was the Guest of Honour for the occasion. Twelve teams participated in the tournament from across the country and the Academy Team Kochi won the championship. \n 
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/3rd-national-blind-football-tournament-2018-kochi/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T140023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T140042Z
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SUMMARY:IBSA World Judo Championship - Antalya\, Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Four men and five female players represented India in the IBSA World Judo Championship held in Antalya\, Turkey from 19-26 April 2018. \nThe Men’s Team stood 11th and Women’s 7th at the end of the game. A total of 35 countries participated in the event\, and India stood 22nd in the overall position.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/ibsa-world-judo-championship-antalya-turkey/
LOCATION:Antalya\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,International Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T151431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T151442Z
UID:3919-1518998400-1519257599@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:Lawn Tennis Coaching Camp\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in a collaborative initiative conducted a Lawn Tennis Coaching Camp for coaches and players in Mumbai from 19-21 February. This is in continuation to the success of the first regional Coaching Camp held in Delhi from 13-15 February 2018 in collaboration with Delhi Lawn Tennis Association. \nMore than 20 coaches and visually impaired players took part and benefitted through the camp. Simon McFarland\, a Tennis Level 2 (ITF Advanced) Coach and Tennis & Squash Director at Windsor Lawn Tennis Club in Belfast\, Ireland was the main coach for this training and provided his services free of cost. McFarland had been coaching tennis for 15 years. They became the first club in Northern Ireland to coach blind and visually impaired tennis in association with the Royal National Institute for the Blind since 2015. He was accompanied by celebrated Dr. Davinder Kapur\, a recipient of the MBE (Most Excellent Order of The British Empire) for his outstanding services in medicine and charity.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/lawn-tennis-coaching-camp-mumbai/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Training & Coaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180114
DTSTAMP:20260503T135344
CREATED:20250919T133448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T133529Z
UID:3839-1515369600-1515887999@ibsaindia.org
SUMMARY:USHA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE BLIND
DESCRIPTION:The opening ceremony of the event was held 8 January morning at the Blind Relief Association\, New Delhi. Mrs. Radhika Bharat Ram\, Chairperson\, Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) delivered the welcome address and formally declared the USHA Sports Championship for the Blind open. \nThe 6-day event was organized by the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) with USHA being the title Sponsor in the premises of the Blind Relief Association\, Delhi. The list of our other sponsors is provided as Annexure – I. The event witnessed over 600 participants\, including 150 female blind sportspersons from eighteen states. \nThe sports events included 4th IBSA Kabaddi Championships; 7th IBSA Powerlifting Championships; 2nd IBSA Judo Championship; Coaching Camp and Seminar on Blind Sports. For the first time\, blind Kabaddi and Judo for females was introduced. The event was inaugurated by Mrs. Radhika Bharat Ram\, Chairperson\, IBSA. \n The following activities were held during the Sports Championships: \n➢ Athletics Coaching Camp and Seminar was held parallel to the Championship. In the coaching camp\, 34 coaches and athletes from different parts of the country were given special coaching by IBSA Chief Coach and Dronacharya Awardee Dr. Satyapal Singh. Mr G Krishnan\, World ParaAthletics Technical Official took a session on athletics competitions\, rules and regulations\, imperatives of fitness and practical fitness exercises. \n➢ The field session was conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium under the guidance of Dr Satyapal and Mr G Krishnan. \n➢ Demonstration cum workshop on Goalball was also conducted for the first time. \n➢ Lawn Tennis Clinic was conducted by Shri Ramdas Shivhare\, who learned Lawn Tennis for blind from Japan while he was undergoing one year Leadership Training in Japan. The participants were introduced to the rules and techniques of the game. This was followed by practical session to give theparticipants a hand-on experience. \n➢ Ms Alayna Aisha\, Life Skills Teacher cum Counsellor held 2 Workshops on MindTraining for Success in Sports to highlight how having a focused mind in a sport/game is crucial for winning. \n➢ Practical fitness sessions were also held for the participants. \n➢ Session on sports injury\, warm-up and cooling down was held by Ms. Takako Kitahara\, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOVC) at National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD)\, Dehradun. Over 40 participants including instructors from various states attended the session. \n➢ A special demonstration cum workshop on Frisbee\, new game for theBlind\, was conducted by Ms. Amita Chadha and her team highlighting Frisbee as a tool to break through the barriers of gender and disability biases. \nThe closing ceremony was held in the premises of the Blind Relief Association on 13 January 2018. Ms Chhaya Shriram\, Chief Guest gave away the Championship Trophies to the winners. In her speech she lauded the participation of women in the Championships and introduction of Women Kabaddi for the first time by Indian Blind Sports Association. She encouraged the players to continue improving their performance and skill and never give up any opportunity to display their talent. All the IBSA management committee members and members of BRA Management committee were present at the closing ceremony. \nDelivering the vote of thanks\, General Secretary Mr. A. David appreciated the performance of the athletes in the Meet and thanked all the sportspersons and supporting technical officials\, volunteers\, services of Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation and the staff of The Blind Relief Association in making the event a grand success. He acknowledged with gratitude the sponsors\, donors\, and others for supporting the cause of blind sports.
URL:https://ibsaindia.org/event/usha-sports-championships-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:IBSA Events,Past Events
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