🏆 National Championships
The Indian Sports Federation of Autism (ISFA) has proudly organized inclusive, adaptive, and empowering national-level championships for athletes with Autism since 2002. Our signature event—the National Para Athletics Championship for Autism—brings together athletes from across India in a celebration of strength, spirit, and skill.
📍 Championship Journey
- 🥇 1st National Championship – Patna, Bihar, 2002
- 🏅 10th National Championship – Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna, 2022
- 🏆 11th National Championship – ABV Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior, 2024
🎯 Purpose & Impact
- 🌍 Providing a national platform for athletes with Autism
- 💪 Empowering youth through discipline and sportsmanship
- 🤝 Strengthening inclusion through participation
- 🎯 Identifying talent for national and international events
🏃♂ How Championships Are Organized
- 🎽 Track Events: 50m, 100m Walk, 100m Run, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m
- 🏋♂ Field Events: Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Softball Throw
- 🧩 Modified & Fun Games for all ability levels
- 👶 Age Categories: Cadet (8–11), Sub-Junior (12–15), Junior (16–21), Senior (22+)
- 🔁 Unified, assisted, and partner-based formats
- 🎖 Medals & Certificates for winners and participants
- 📋 Conducted under ISFA Inclusive Sports Rules
🧩 Classification & Inclusion
- ✅ Grouping based on functional ability, not just diagnosis
- 🧠 Inclusive of Autism with ID, CP, LD, and other associated conditions
- ♿ Adaptive events for wheelchair users and assisted athletes
- 🔐 Encouraging participation from all registered state units and schools
📈 Achievements So Far
- 📍 Championships conducted regularly since 2002
- 👥 Participation from over 20+ states and UTs
- 🎓 Several athletes selected for international exposure
- 🤝 Growing partnerships with NGOs, schools, and sport federations
🔭 Future Outlook
- 📚 Training and certification of inclusive coaches
- 🏟 Expanding sports infrastructure and venues
- 📢 Advocating disability inclusion in national sports policy
- 🌱 Empowering more children with Autism through sport
📩 Get Involved
Are you an athlete, coach, parent, therapist, or school looking to participate in upcoming championships?
Reach out to us at: autismindiansports@gmail.com