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Chairperson's Note
Radhika Bharat Ram
With immense pride and joy, I announce the 23rd USHA National Athletics Championship for the Blind, which will be held from 13th to 16th December 2024, in the vibrant city of Nadiad, Gujarat.
The Indian Blind Sports Association is organizing this prestigious event in collaboration with the Para Sports Association of Gujarat, and we are honored to welcome athletes from across the country.
This year’s Championship is especially significant as it marks a historic shift in its organization. For the first time, the event will feature participation from entire states rather than affiliates, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable opportunity for all. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting fairness and expanding the reach of blind sports in India. The selection trials for the 20 state bodies are currently underway, to identify the best athletes for the championship.
The event will feature a range of traditional track and field events, providing a platform for athletes aged 19 and above to compete in both men’s and women’s open categories. We are excited to invite participation from visually impaired athletes (T-11 & F-11) and those with low vision (T-12, T-13 & F-12, F-13) from all states.
The 23rd National Athletics Championship for the Blind promises to be a celebration of not just athletic prowess but also the resilience and perseverance of our participants.
We strongly encourage you to motivate your athletes to participate in this important event. We also look forward to seeing you there, and supporting our athletes as they make history!
About IBSA
Established in 1986 Indian Blind Sports Association is a national level sports federation affiliated to the International Blind Sports Federation – the apex world sports body for the visually challenged as well as to the Paralympics Committee of India. The Association has affiliation of 20 state bodies and 4 sports-specific federations: Football, Goalball, Kabaddi and Judo. As an affiliate of the world body, IBSA selects, trains and sends blind sportspersons from India to participate in international events including the World Championships and Games for the Blind.
Why Attend the 23rd USHA National Athletics Championship ?
- 175 Participants from 19 States
- 50 Team Officials & Managers
- 53 (29 for men, 24 for women) international and indigenous events will be organized under three categories – T11, T12, and T13.
Official Press Release
23rd USHA National Athletics Championship
New Delhi, 9th December, 2024: The 23rd edition of USHA National Athletics Championship for the Blind, the largest sports event for the visually challenged in the country is to commence at Nadiad, Gujarat on the 14th of December. Organised by Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) bi-annually, the championships will be celebrating the true spirit of athletes in the country with over 246 prizes to be won across disciplines over the three days of the Championship.
This year, the Championship is being organized by the Indian Blind Sports Association in collaboration with the Para Sports Association of Gujarat and will take place from 14th – 16th December at the Sports Complex, Maria Da in Nadiad, Gujarat.
The Championship will be inaugurated by the chief guest, Mr. Vipul Patel, Chairperson of Amul Dairy, to officially kick off the event, which will feature a range of sporting disciplines, including field and track events, as well as relay races. These competitions will take place in both men’s and women’s open categories, specifically for visually impaired athletes (T-11 & F-11) and those with low vision (T-12, T-13 & F-12, F-13).
Also present will be, Ms. Simran Sharma, a Paralympian who won a bronze medal in the Women’s 200 m T12 in in the 2024 Summer Paralympics and Mr. Kapil Parmar who clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Paralympics and made history by winning India’s first Paralympic medal in judo.
Other dignitaries’ such as Mr. Kantilal Parmar – President, Para Sports Association of Gujarat; Mr. Chandulal Bhati – Secretary, Para Sports Association of Gujarat & Executive Committee Member, Paralympic Committee of India; Ms. Dipaliben Rathi – President, Blind Sports Association of Gujarat will also be present.
This year’s Championship is especially significant as it marks a historic shift in its organization. For the first time, the event will feature participation from entire states rather than affiliates, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable opportunity for all. On successful selection trials, 19 state bodies have identified the best athletes for the championship.
Events
Women
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Shot Put (4 Kg), Long Jump, Discus (1 kg), Javelin (600gm), Relay 4x100 m & 4x400m.
Men
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Shot Put (7.26 Kg), Long Jump, Discus (2 kg), Javelin (800gm), Relay 4x100 m & 4x400m.
Event Schedule
- 8:00 AM Sight Classification of players
- 5:00 PM Managers Meet
- 6:00 PM NADA workshop for officials
- 11:00 AM - Inauguration and Lamp Lighting
- 04:00 PM - Certificate and Medals Ceremony
- 9:00 AM Games
- 4:00 PM – Certificate and Medals Ceremony
- 9:00 AM Games Finale
- 12 PM Closing Ceremony (@4:00 PM)
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