International Abilympics Federation (IAF), Japan has finalized and announced the new host country and dates for the 10th International Abilympics skill competitions, which were postponed gure to Covid-19 global pandemic and Russia-Ukraine situation. The 10th IA will be now be held from March 23-26, 2023 in Metz, France. Competitions will be held in overall 45 Competitive skill categories, under ICT, Crafts, Hospitality, Services and Industry.

NAAI has now finalized 13 skill categories to participate in international competitions -

• •   ICT/Computers:Word Processing; Web Designing; Poster Designing; Photography Studio; Photography Outdoor
• •   Crafts:Painting, Embroidery
• •   Services: Jewellery Making; Tailoring; Dress Making; Jewellery Making
• •   Food: Bakery; Cooking, Restaurant Service.

Participants will undergo advanced training (offline and online), before their final participation in the International Abilympics competition in France.

Regional Selection 2022-23

NAAI has started next cycle of selections to identify best talent for the 11th International Abilympics, through formation of State Nodal Agencies.

The focus is to engage maximum rural and peri-urban PwDs who are highly talented in various skills like Tailoring, Basket making, Crochet, Hand Embroidery and many other skill trades. State nodal agencies identified are responsible to increase NAAI’s outreach to every nook and corner of India, by spreading awareness about Abilympics. Further, they will identify, mobilize and register interested PwDs in their respective States, Pre-assessments of the registered candidates will be carried out by NAAI Team in conjunction with State Nodal Agencies.

The list of skills selected for the Regional competitions will be available shortly in this section.

We shall be opening our online registration form shortly. Please keep checking the dates on our website.

Current list of Statewise Nodal Agencies identified is available on this website.