Dehradun, Aug. 30 -- A resident of Mussoorie, Samuel Chandra will coordinate the panel of match officials at the national tournament in Gwalior. Teams from 18 states across the country will participate in the competition, making his role as Referee Coordinator particularly significant. He will be responsible for appointing referees, overseeing match operations, ensuring compliance with the rules and coordinating among the officials throughout the tournament.

Samuel Chandra said that blind football is not merely a sport but also a means of building confidence, discipline and self-reliance among players. "Watching blind and partially sighted players compete on the field is an inspiring experience in itself. These players display tremendous...