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Special Olympics Bharat 2026 Futsal Championship in Delhi
The 2026 National Futsal Championship by Special Olympics Bharat took place in Faridabad, Delhi.
It brought together 350 athletes from 20 states to compete and prepare for the 2027 World Summer Games.
The event included health screenings and training sessions to support the athletes.
Important people like Mallika Nadda and Vipul Goel attended the opening ceremony.
This championship is part of a series of events to help athletes get ready for international competitions.
The next big event is the National Championship in Athletics in February 2026.
The 2026 National Futsal Championship was held in Faridabad, Delhi, with 350 athletes from 20 states.
The event aims to prepare athletes for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2027 in Santiago, Chile.
Athletes underwent health screenings and training sessions as part of the Healthy Athletes Programme.
The opening ceremony was attended by key figures including Mallika Nadda and Vipul Goel.
Special Olympics Bharat plans to host the National Championship in Athletics in February 2026.
- Who
- 350 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 20 states, supported by coaches, officials, and volunteers
- What
- 2026 National Futsal Championship organized by Special Olympics Bharat
- Where
- Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad, Delhi
- When
- Opening ceremony on January 8, 2026; championship dates not specified
- Why
- To prepare athletes for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2027 and promote inclusive sports
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 National Futsal Championship
- Location
- Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad
- Participants
- 350 athletes from 20 states
- Opening Ceremony
- January 8, 2026
- Key Figures
- Mallika Nadda, Vipul Goel, Amit Bhalla
- Health Programmes
- Special Smiles, Fit Feet
- Upcoming Event
- National Championship - Athletics (February 7-11, 2026)
Quotes
Mallika Nadda
President, Special Olympics Bharat and Chairperson, SOAP Advisory Council
“Sport has the ability to reveal strength, discipline, and self-belief in ways few platforms can. Championships like this demonstrate how structured competition, combined with care and opportunity, enables persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to perform with pride and confidence on the national stage.”
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Vipul Goel
Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management, Urban Local Bodies and Civil Aviation, Government of Haryana
“Events of this scale highlight how sport can serve as a platform for participation, discipline, and achievement. Bringing national championships to the State reflects an emphasis on accessible sporting environments that recognise ability, resilience, and performance.”
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Amit Bhalla
Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and Advisor, Special Olympics Bharat
“Special Olympics Bharat is transforming lives by using sport to build confidence, discipline, and a sense of purpose among young people across the country. It reminds us that the power of sport lies in competition that unites, empowers, and inspires positive change.”
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