Para Football Newsletter

December, 2025

Para Football

Season’s Greetings

Para Football is a foundation and worldwide body of football for persons with disabilities.

2025 has been an amazing year, filled with milestones we once only dreamed of for the Para Football community. As this is the final newsletter of the year, we want to thank to you all sincerely, none of this would have been possible without your support and your contributions through updates and collaboration.

#FootballForAll

Para Football News

Outstanding news in Para Football

15 October 2025

Para Football at the AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025

Para Football were proudly invited as a guest speaker for the inaugural Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025. Held in Riyadh under the banner of “Football for the Goals: Empowering Communities through the Beautiful Game.” The event marked a milestone in the AFC’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility, inclusion, and sustainable development.

24–27 October 2025

A Milestone for Inclusion and Collaboration - WAFF

The West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Dwarf Football Championships marked a significant step forward in inclusive sport and expands the partnership between WAFF and Para Football. The most important achievement is the start of Dwarf Football competition for players of the West Asian region.

2-3 December 2025

West Asia #FootballForAll Festival 2025

The festival brought together participants from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan for a series of mixed 5v5 games, friendly representative matches and closing activities that highlighted teamwork, respect and cross-country connection.

International Federation News

31st October–9th November 2025

Parapan American Games Santiago 2025 - IFCPF

The Parapan American Games Santiago 2025, organized by the International Paralympic Committee, were a successful event in the Americas. The International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) led the Cerebral Palsy Football competition at the Games, held in Santa Cruz, Chile.

22nd - 30th November

Dwarf Football Copa América, Paraguay 2025

The Dwarf Football Copa América Paraguay 2025 was the 3rd edition of the continental national-team tournament held at Parque Olímpico Paraguayo (Luque). In the final, Paraguay were crowned champions after drawing 4–4 with Argentina and winning 2–0 on penalties.

15th November 2026

“One Leg, One Goal” Conference – Genk supported by the World Amputee Football Federation

In collaboration with KRC Genk Foundation, Amp Football Belgium hosted the 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 - 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 Conference at Cegeka Arena on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

It is an inspiring iniciative that uses sports to spread motivation, connection and inclusion.

National Federation News

Kazakhstan Football Federation

Over 1,000 People Participated in KFF’s Social and Inclusive Football Projects in 2025

The Kazakhstan Football Federation conducted extensive work in developing initiatives in 2025. This marked a significant expansion of social integration through football, supporting children and adults with special needs and implementing programmes for refugees and their professional development.

Upcoming Events

International Events

Para Football international events showcase the talent, passion, and diversity of players with disabilities from across the globe. From world championships to development camps and friendly tournaments, these events create opportunities for competition, connection and celebration on a global stage.

ASEAN Para Games 2025
20th - 26th January 2026

1st World Deaf Football Championship U23
14th - 26th March 2026

1st World Deaf Futsal Club Championships
21st - 28th February 2026

Learning

Dwarf Football

Dwarf Football is for players of various skeletal dysplasias associated with dwarfism.

FIFTB and IDSF promote and develop football-related actions with people with various skeletal dysplasias associated with dwarfism in a fair manner and together with the various institutions related to sport.

Para Football Community

Welcome to the Para Football community! Created by Para Football, this is a group to share, showcase and discuss all topics related to #ParaFootball, along with sharing good practise.