Official NBSA Athletic Disciplines Grassroots to National Championships Adaptive & Accessible • B1, B2, B3

Sports & Athletic Programs

From grassroots talent identification to elite Paralympic training, NBSA provides accessible, safe, and empowering athletic opportunities for blind and low-vision athletes across Nepal.

6 Disciplines & Programs
70+ Active Goalball Athletes
7 Provinces Outreach
100% Adaptive & Barrier-Free
Flagship Paralympic Sport 70+ Active Athletes Program 01

Goalball Program

Nepal's flagship Paralympic team sport pioneered by NBSA in 2016 in partnership with Danish Parasports, training over 70 active blind youth and women across Nepal.

Program Highlights:

  • Acoustic bell-ball play with tactile court orientation
  • Official IBSA rules with total blackout eyeshades for fair play
  • Active training hubs across Kathmandu, Kaski, and Kanchanpur
  • Annual National Goalball Championship pathway
Goalball Program
Flagship Paralympic Sport
Track & Field T11, T12, T13 Classes Program 02

Blind Athletics (Track & Field)

Track and field competition for blind sprinters and field athletes paired with certified sighted guide runners.

Program Highlights:

  • 100m, 200m, and 400m sprint training with tethered guide runners
  • Shot put, discus, and javelin throws with acoustic caller orientation
  • Guide-runner certification clinics for sighted university partners
  • Provincial qualifying meets for national championship selection
Blind Athletics (Track & Field)
Track & Field
Para Aquatics Acoustic Tapping System Program 03

Blind Swimming (Para Aquatics)

Adaptive aquatic training and stroke mechanics guided by trained tappers using soft-tipped acoustic poles.

Program Highlights:

  • Freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke mechanics for S11-S13 classes
  • Certified tapper assistants for safe flip turns and wall touches
  • Confidence and water-safety workshops for newly blind youth
  • Dedicated training sessions at accessible heated aquatic facilities
Blind Swimming (Para Aquatics)
Para Aquatics
Acoustic Team Sport Sound-Tracking Ball Program 04

Blind Cricket Nepal

Adaptive cricket played with a sound-tracking ball, underarm bowling, and inclusive teams across Nepal.

Program Highlights:

  • Acoustic white ball filled with internal ball bearings
  • Underarm bowling and auditory boundary indicators
  • Teams balanced across B1 (totally blind), B2, and B3 classifications
  • Grassroots inter-district friendly matches and competitive leagues
Blind Cricket Nepal
Acoustic Team Sport
Grassroots Development Schools & Municipalities Program 05

Grassroots & Youth Outreach

Early athletic intervention and adaptive PE clinics introducing blind children across Nepal to sports.

Program Highlights:

  • School-based introductory workshops with adaptive sports equipment
  • Physical literacy and spatial orientation fundamentals for children
  • Teacher and coach training for inclusive physical education
  • Talent identification pipeline into competitive training camps
Grassroots & Youth Outreach
Grassroots Development
Empowerment & Inclusion Equal Opportunity Program 06

Women & Girls in Parasports

Empowerment clinics, mentorship, and elite pathways overcoming barriers for blind women athletes.

Program Highlights:

  • Dedicated women-only Goalball and athletic practice sessions
  • Safe transit stipends and female coach mentorship programs
  • Leadership and sports advocacy development workshops
  • National team selection pathways for international competition
Women & Girls in Parasports
Empowerment & Inclusion
Progression Framework

The NBSA Athlete Development Pathway

A structured pathway guiding blind and low-vision athletes from first community discovery to the international Paralympic podium.

01
Grassroots & School Discovery

Early Exploration & PE

Introductory workshops across integrated schools. Students learn acoustic orientation, tactile boundaries, and fundamental body movement with zero barriers.

  • Tactile court & bell ball familiarity
  • Physical confidence & safe movement
  • Adaptive physical education kits
02
Provincial Training Hubs

Discipline Specialization

Weekly practices in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Kanchanpur. Athletes choose their discipline, pair with trained sighted guides or tappers, and master competition rules.

  • Official IBSA regulation eyeshades
  • Sighted guide-runner synchronization
  • Cardiovascular & strength conditioning
03
Elite Competition

National & Global Representation

Annual National Goalball Championships and Paralympic trial meets. Elite squads receive high-performance training, medical classification, and international travel support.

  • Annual National Championships
  • Official IBSA sight classification
  • Paralympic & Asian Para Games trials
Get Involved with NBSA

Ready to Train, Coach, or Partner in Nepal?

Whether you are a visually impaired athlete looking for a training club, a school requesting an adaptive sports workshop, or an organization wanting to support equipment, we invite you to join us.