IBFF successfully conducted the 8th Men’s and 4th Women’s National Blind Football Championship from 16th to 20th October 2024, at Nawu Sports Club in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra. This prestigious event brought together 9 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams from across India, with over 150 athletes and officials participating. In the women’s final, Haryana triumphed over Maharashtra in a sudden-death penalty shootout, while Delhi claimed victory against Uttarakhand in the men’s final. The tournament saw outstanding performances, with awards for Emerging Player going to Swathi Manf (Maharashtra) and Jhonborlang Pyngrope (Meghalaya), Best Goalkeeper awarded to Payel Haldar (West Bengal) and Aditya Sajwan (Uttarakhand), Top Scorer recognized as Komal Gaikwad (Maharashtra) and Klingson D Marak (Meghalaya), and Players of the Tournament honored as Pooja (Haryana) and Pradeep Patel (Delhi).
The Indian women's blind football team recently took part in a friendly series held in Tokyo, Japan, from February 17th to 18th, 2024. This tournament proved to be a remarkable experience for our team as we had the opportunity to compete against the world's top-ranked team. We gained valuable insights and experiences that will undoubtedly contribute to our growth and development in the sport.. Report
The Indian blind football team made an impressive debut at the Asian Para Games from 23rd to 28th October 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Despite tough competition, India secured a commendable fifth-place finish and earned three valuable points. Facing formidable opponents, the team displayed unwavering resilience and showcased their skills on the field. Report
The Indian Women's Blind Football Team successfully secured a spot and took part in the esteemed IBSA World Championship that took place in Birmingham, UK, from 12th to 21st August’ 2023.India secured a commendable fourth position, displaying their skills and determination. They emerged victorious in their first match against Austria and competed against Argentina and Germany in the group stage. In the semifinals, the Indian team faced Japan, and eventually played a third placement match against Sweden. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for the Indian Women's Team, as it was their debut appearance in the World Cup...
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INDIAN BLIND FOOTBALL PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON 1
The Indian Blind Football Federation is now accepting team registrations for the inaugural Indian Blind Football Premier League! Please carefully read and familiarize yourself with our rules and regulations. Then, complete the attached registration form and return it to us as soon as possible to secure your team's spot. Please note that we will only accept 4-5 teams this season. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming your team to the league!
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The Indian Blind Football Federation has announced the Men's national team squad for the International blind football tournament in Bangkok, Thailand from March 24th to 31st, 2024. The team was selected after a 5-day camp in Kochi, Kerala from 11th to 15th March 2024.
The Men's national team players have been selected by the Indian Blind Football Federation to attend the selection camp for the upcoming international tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament will feature six nations and will take place from the 24th to the 31st of March 2024
The probable list for the National Women's Blind Football Team selection camp for the friendly series against the Japanese women's blind football team from 15th to 18th February , 2024, in Tokyo, Japan is announced.
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The Indian Blind Football Federation has shortlisted the Men's National team Squad for the Upcoming international tournaments in the calendar year 2023 which includes Intercontinental cup and Asian para games.
First Probables List for the National Women's Blind Football Team Announced
The Indian Blind Football Federation has shortlisted the Women's National team Squad for the IBSA Women's World Championship 2023 at Birmingham, UK from 12-21 Aug'23. The team was selected from a 10-day selection camp held at Kochi, Kerala from 5th to 15th June 2023.
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