Chennai to host its first national blind football championship for women
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Blind Football Association is set to hold a national championship — the first for its women players
“Pullingo,” he calls in his deep voice. “Yes coach!” the footballers answer as a team.
This isn’t a scene from Bigil. It is coach Francis Sebastian’s way of calling his female students, who flash a smile when asked about their sport: blind football.
Tamil Nadu Blind Football Association partnering with the Indian Blind Football Association is all set to host the national level championship for both men and women from October 26 to October 30 with sixteen men’s teams and six women’s teams taking part. About 200 players from West Bengal, Karnataka and many other states are expected to participate. While this is the sixth edition for men, it is the first ever edition for the female army.

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