There is an entry from Japan that I think you will find interesting. They have devised a certain type of tennis ball (though not like a cricket ball) that create extra loud sounds in order for the blind to be able to track it easily through the sound without sight. Also their goal of turning blind tennis into a paralympic sport could also be a strategy for you to market the sport and also to gain funding sources.

Tyler Ahn
Changemakers

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Hi Captain Ghimire,

Many sports for people with a disability have begun due to the commitment and passion of individuals like you. It sounds like you have built up quite a good network for blind cricket in Nepal - Well done!

In Australia, there are sometimes games of cricket played with a team of blind cricketers against a team who is sighted. Have you tried these types of matches? It has helped to change the attitudes of other players and the community, which sounds like a big barrier for you in Nepal as well.

I assume there is also a cricket association in Nepal for people who are not blind. What type of relationships does your Cricket Association of the Blind have with cricket and other sport organisations in Nepal? Are you able to share resources such as coaches, volunteers, equipment and cricket grounds?

You mentioned that through cricket, some of your members have experienced many positive benefits in other areas of their of their lives. This is really important and I hope that you have continued success in providing opportunities for people to participate in sport in Nepal.

All the best,
Jackie

Jackie Lauff
Free University Berlin
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