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TALENT Project Partners Gather in Riga to Drive Disability Football Development Forward
- 17-06-2026
Para Football joined partners from across Europe in Riga, Latvia this week for the first Transnational Project Meeting of the TALENT project – a major Erasmus+ Sport Cooperation Partnership focused on breaking barriers in football for people with disabilities.

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Para Football Mourns the Passing of Charmaine Hooper
- 09-02-2026
9 February 2026: Para Football Foundation is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Charmaine Hooper, Chief Executive Officer of World Abilitysport, who passed away on Friday, 6 February 2026, at the age of 63.

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Thailand Claims Double Gold in Blind and CP Football at 13th ASEAN Para Games
- 04-02-2026
Thailand delivered an outstanding finale to the 13th ASEAN Para Games, securing gold medals in both Blind Football and Cerebral Palsy (CP) Football as the disciplines returned to the regional programme.

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Blind and CP Football return to the ASEAN Para Games
- 17-01-2026
An exciting week for para sport is ahead as the 13th ASEAN Para Games kick off on Tuesday in Thailand, marking the Land of Smiles' return as host after 18 years.

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West Asia #FootballForAll Festival 2025 Concludes with Two Days of Inclusive Football
- 06-12-2025
Para Football and the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) successfully concluded the 2025 #FootballForAll Festival today in Bahrain, marking two days of inclusive football activities held in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Successful First Day of the #FootballForAll Festival in Bahrain
- 02-12-2025
The first day of the 2025 #FootballForAll Festival, organised by Para Football and the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF), concluded today in Bahrain, bringing together players, coaches and volunteers from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan for a full programme of inclusive football activities.

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FootballForAll Festival to take place in Bahrain
- 30-11-2025
Para Football and the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) are pleased to announce the upcoming #FootballForAll Festival, which will take place in Bahrain on 2–3 December 2025. The event aims to expand accessible and inclusive football opportunities for persons with disabilities across West Asia.

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