International Blind Sports Federation

International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)
Formation	1981
Type	Sports Federation
Headquarters	Paris, France
Membership	116 National Federations
President	Mr. Michael Barredo
Website	www.ibsa-sports.org

International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), is the officially recognised world body with responsibility for governance of sports for blind and partially sighted athletes worldwide.

With 116 member nations across 5 continents, IBSA was founded 1981 in Paris, France.

IBSA is a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

IBSA's Vision

“Our Vision is of a world in which people who are blind or partially sighted can fulfil their dreams through sport for life”

IBSA's Mission

“Our Mission is to advocate an active way of life by providing opportunities for our members to organize and take part in sporting activities.

We do this by demonstrating organizational leadership and by sharing the skills necessary to empower and support our members. ”

What does IBSA do?

• World experts in Blind Sports

• Sets rules for blind sports

• Sanctions International Competitions

• Monitors quality of sporting events

• Provides expertise to event organisers

• Responsible for Classification of Athletes

• Enforces IBSA Anti-doping rules (in full compliance with WADC)

Paralympic Sports governed by IBSA:

Football-5

Goalball

Judo

Other sports popular with blind and partially sighted athletes:

• Athletics (Track & Field)
• Bowling (Ninepin & Tenpin)
• Chess
• Cycling
• Football/Futsal (B2/B3)
• Powerlifting
• Shooting
• Showdown
• Skiing (Alpine & Nordic)
• Swimming
• Torball

Major IBSA Sporting Competitions

World Games (multi-sport) – 1,200+ athletes – every 4 years

World Championships (each sport) – every 4 years

Continental Championships (each sport) – every 2 years

World Youth Championships (multi-sport) – every 2 years

External links

• IBSA official website