Archive · 9 Jan 2026
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
- When
- Opening ceremony on January 8, 2026; championship dates not specified
- Where
- Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad, Delhi
- Why
- To prepare athletes for the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2027 and promote inclusive sports
- 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)