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Sports
Blind Chess Championship Concludes in Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:16 PM
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The national blind chess championship wrapped up in Delhi, marking the end of a week-long competition among visually impaired players.
The blind chess championship for visually impaired players concluded in Delhi, bringing together competitors from across the country. The tournament, organized to promote inclusive sports, showcased the strategic acumen of participants despite visual challenges.
Held over several days in the capital, the event featured a series of matches that tested the players' memory, calculation and concentration. Organisers ensured that the playing environment was fully accessible, with tactile boards and audio cues.
At the closing ceremony, officials recognized the efforts of all participants, emphasizing the growing interest in adaptive sports. The championship underscored the importance of providing platforms where differently-abled athletes can demonstrate their talent on a national stage.
The successful conclusion of the tournament is expected to encourage more such events in the future, fostering greater participation and visibility for visually impaired sportspeople in India.
Held over several days in the capital, the event featured a series of matches that tested the players' memory, calculation and concentration. Organisers ensured that the playing environment was fully accessible, with tactile boards and audio cues.
At the closing ceremony, officials recognized the efforts of all participants, emphasizing the growing interest in adaptive sports. The championship underscored the importance of providing platforms where differently-abled athletes can demonstrate their talent on a national stage.
The successful conclusion of the tournament is expected to encourage more such events in the future, fostering greater participation and visibility for visually impaired sportspeople in India.