National Athletics Championship for the Blind

The National Athletics Championship for the Blind is a major sporting event in India dedicated to visually impaired athletes. Organized biennially by the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA), it provides a competitive platform for athletes with different levels of visual impairment (T-11, F-11, T-12, T-13, F-12, F-13) aged 19 and above.

The championship features a variety of events, including **sprints, throws, jumps**, and relay races, all conducted in accordance with international rules. Some of the key events include:

- **Men's events**: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, shot put, long jump, discus throw, javelin, 4x100m and 4x400m relay.

- **Women's events**: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, shot put, long jump, discus throw, javelin, 4x100m and 4x400m relay.

The most recent edition, the **23rd Usha National Athletics Championship for the Blind**, took place in **Nadiad**, Gujarat, with over **150 visually impaired athletes from 19 states** competing. The event celebrates the **indomitable…