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IBTA and ITF Partnership Seeks Global Development

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    13 October 2025

    IBTA is proud to announce its partnership with the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Both organisations have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance global development and strengthen collaboration between the two organisations.
    The MOU reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to tennis and ensuring the sport is inclusive and accessible for all, while growing opportunities for blind and visually impaired players of all ages and skill levels.
    IBTA’s mission to grow blind tennis and create opportunities for blind and visually impaired players aligns closely with the ITF ‘2024+4’ strategy. Both organisations are looking forward to deepening collaboration in several areas including classification & testing regulations, officiating & coaching certification, standardising adaptive equipment, and advocating for the inclusion of blind tennis in major multi-sport events, most notably the Paralympics.

    About IBTA:

    The International Blind Tennis Association (IBTA) is the global governing body for blind and visually impaired tennis, working with over 30 countries to ensure the sport is accessible to all. Their mission is to promote healthy lifestyles, inclusion, and fair play through adaptive tennis.

    About ITF:

    The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis, one of the few truly global sports. The ITF’s mission is to further grow and promote the sport of tennis worldwide, to develop the game at all levels and ages, and to make, amend and uphold the rules of the game. One of the ITF’s key roles is to organise major international tennis team events, including Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge, the Olympic Tennis Event and Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Event.

    For media inquiries, please contact:
    IBTA PR Team
    pr@internationalblindtennis.org

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