What is the main purpose of the IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026?

The main purpose is to serve as the top-tier tournament for the Asian region and as a crucial qualifying event for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The winner will earn a direct berth to the Paralympics.

When and where will the "Daicel Blind Football Week 2026 in Umekita" be held?

The event will be held at Grand Front Osaka Umekita Square in Osaka, Japan, from April 15 to April 25, 2026.

Besides the Paralympic qualification, what other opportunities does this championship offer?

The top three teams from the IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026 will also qualify for the 2027 Blind Football World Championship.

What is the Japanese national team's goal for this championship?

The Japanese national team's primary goal is to win the Asian Championship to secure qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, with the ultimate aim of winning a medal at the Paralympics.

How can media apply to cover the event?

Media can apply through the link provided: https://www.b-soccer.jp/news/32486-20260317

IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita (Division 1) Winner to Receive Berth for Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games

Published Mar 30, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The 2026 Blind Football Asian Championship will be held in Osaka, with the winning nation earning a spot in the Los Angeles Paralympics.

The Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA) is pleased to announce that the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has officially confirmed that the winner of the "IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita (Division 1)", to be held at Grand Front Osaka Umekita Square (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) from Wednesday, April 15 to Saturday, April 25, 2026, will be awarded a berth in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

This championship serves as the top-tier tournament for the Asian region and a crucial qualifying event for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Furthermore, the top three teams in this championship will also secure berths for the 2027 Blind Football World Championship.

●Comment from Coach Nakagawa of the Japan Blind Football Men's National Team

"Thank you to everyone involved, our partner companies, and all of you who support us daily. Our team's biggest goal right now is to win a medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. To achieve that, we must first qualify for the Paralympics. We believe becoming the champions of Asia is the first major hurdle to earning that qualification. We aim to become Asian champions on home soil in Japan, here in Umekita, and secure our spot. The previous Paralympics were a deeply disappointing result for us. We want to avenge that disappointment on the Paralympic stage. The Paralympics are a tough competition with only eight teams qualifying from around the world. Our immediate focus is to secure qualification in April, and then we will begin preparations to win a medal at the Paralympics. As a united team, we will definitely win our qualification spot."

●Regarding Media Applications 【Media Accreditation Open】Daicel Blind Football Week 2026 in Umekita https://www.b-soccer.jp/news/32486-20260317

●Event Overview 1. Tournament Name: IBSA Blind Football Women's Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita (Division 1) 2. Event Name: Daicel Blind Football Week 2026 in Umekita 3. Official Website: https://blindfootballweek.b-soccer.jp 4. Tournament Dates (Women): Wednesday, April 15 - Saturday, April 18, 2026

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IBSA Blind Football Men's Asian Championship 2026 in Umekita (Division 1) Winner to Receive Berth for Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games

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