12th National Blind Goalball Championship 2026
About the Event & Tournament Overview
The marquee annual blind sports tournament in Nepal, bringing together premier men and women provincial goalball teams to compete for national glory and national team selection. Goalball is played entirely through sensory acoustic cues with eyeshades ensuring a level playing field for all athletes.
Program Schedule & Itinerary
Day 1: 08:30 AM – Athlete Classification & Technical Meeting
Day 1: 10:00 AM – Grand Opening Ceremony & Group Matches
Day 2: 09:00 AM – Quarter-Finals & Semi-Final Clashes
Day 3: 01:30 PM – 3rd Place Match & Grand Final
Day 3: 04:00 PM – Trophy & Medal Felicitation Ceremony
Accessibility & Accommodation Support
Certified sighted guides on-site, tactile perimeter lines, audible bell balls, official medical classification desk, audio commentary, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Participation, Eligibility & Selection Policy
Open to all visually impaired athletes (B1, B2, B3 classification) representing provincial blind sports chapters across Nepal. Free entry, lodging, and local transit provided for registered squads and certified sighted escorts.
- Athlete Classification: All competitors must be verified under IBSA B1 (totally blind), B2, or B3 (partially sighted) classification prior to competition rounds.
- Zero-Barrier Access: In alignment with NBSA inclusion policy, participation in national championships is fully sponsored for certified athletes.
- Fair Play & Code of Conduct: All athletes, coaches, and sighted guides must adhere to the Nepal National Para-Sports Code of Conduct and IBSA anti-doping regulations.
- Sighted Guides Escort Policy: Sighted running guides and callers receive official certification and equal medal recognition on podium ceremonies.