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China secures victory against Japan in blind soccer tournament

By Zhao Yimeng in Nagoya | chinadaily.com.cn

Updated: 2026-10-16 15:04

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Chinese team clinches a 1-0 victory over host nation Japan in the opening match of blind soccer on Friday in Nagoya, Japan. [Photo by Zhao Yimeng/chinadaily.com.cn]

China aims to defend its title, with Japan and Iran expected to be the main rivals.

Blind soccer is a five-on-five game consisting of four blind players and a sighted goalkeeper.

To ensure fairness, blind players wear eye masks throughout the match. Each game comprises two 25-minute halves with a 10-minute halftime break.

The pitch measures 40 meters by 20 meters, with sideboards to keep the ball in play. The ball contains bells to help players locate it by sound.

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