BLIND FOOTBALL NEWS

Turkey take football 5 European crown
Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.

Spain head to semis at blind football European Champs
Javier Munoz scored Spain’s ticket to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over France, while Russia also secured their spot.

Great Britain advances in Blind Football European Championships
Great Britain cruises into the semi-finals, while defending champion Spain ties with Russia.

Ocal’s hat trick keeps team alive in Euro Championships
Emrah Ocal helped Turkey defeat Italy in round-robin play of the Blind Football European Championships.

Great Britain continue to cruise at Blind Football European Championships
The British held Italy scoreless, showing why they are finals favourites.

2015 IBSA Blind Football European Championships kick off
Host Great Britain are coming off a strong showing from May’s World Games and will challenge defending champs Spain.
Germany’s football 5-a-side targets Rio 2016 qualification at European Championships
Only the top two teams of the IBSA Blind Football European Championships qualify for Rio 2016.

IBSA announced updated Rio 2016 qualification process for football 5
The remaining five slots will be decided at the European, Asian and African regional championships.

IBSA stage inaugural blind football European youth camp
Children from across Europe gathered in Hamburg, Germany, and learned various skills of the game.

Brazil retain football 5-a-side Parapan Am crown
The 2016 Paralympic Games hosts beat Argentina 2-1 to be crowned Parapan Am champions for third time at Toronto 2015.

Maradona sends message of support to Argentina’s Football 5 team
The football legend sent a message of good luck ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games football 5-a-side final between Argentina and Brazil on Friday.

Toronto 2015: Day one preview
Saturday will see 12 of the 15 Parapan sports get underway, with 32 medals up for grabs in four sports.

Toronto 2015 preview: Football 5-a-side
Paralympic and world champions Brazil will start as strong favourites during the seven day competition.

What to watch: August 2015
It will be a big month for many athletes, with Toronto 2015 and World Championships in canoe and archery on the agenda.

Second National Paralympic Day to be held in Argentina
The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

Six teams confirmed for Asian Blind Football Championships
The tournament will take place in Tokyo, Japan, this September with two teams qualifying for Rio 2016.

Late goals lift Argentina in IBSA World Games football final
Great Britain takes silver, while Spain edges China for bronze

Japan to host 2015 Asian Blind Football Championships
The sport returns to Tokyo for another event following the city’s success in hosting the 2014 World Championships.

Spain’s Adolfo Acosta targets the European Championships title
The London 2012 football 5-a-side bronze medallists hope August’s event will ensure qualification for London 2012.

IBSA World Games promotional video launched
May’s event is expected to attract around 3,000 athletes from 80 countries who will compete in 10 sports.