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Blind tennis is still a little-known sport in Italy, but one that combines technique, concentration, and inclusion. Originally created in Japan, it is played with a ball containing small bells that allow blind and visually impaired athletes to orient themselves on the court.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through Luca Parravano\u2019s story, we discover the challenges this sport is facing today \u2014 from the limited number of athletes to the lack of support \u2014 but also its incredible potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

A concrete opportunity to get closer to this world will be the Final Stage of the Italian Championship, taking place in Milan on May 9 and 10. An open invitation to discover, support, and experience a sport that deserves more visibility. \ud83d\udc9b<\/span><\/p>\n

The sound that changes the game: blind tennis and Luca\u2019s story<\/span><\/h1>\n

There are sports you watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

And then there are sports you listen to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blind tennis belongs to the second category: here, the sound of the ball guides movement, directs the body, and activates intuition. It is a sport that is still not widely known in Italy, but one with a powerful story and an energy capable of changing perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sharing this story with us is <\/span>Luca Parravano<\/span><\/strong>, representative of the discipline for <\/span>Gruppo Sportivi Non Vedenti Milano<\/span><\/strong>, an organization affiliated with FISPIC and active in promoting different sports disciplines for blind and visually impaired people, including baseball.<\/span><\/p>\n

His story is not only about sport. It is a concrete reflection on <\/span>inclusion, opportunities, and the future.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is blind tennis?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blind tennis was created around 40 years ago in Japan, thanks to the idea of a young tennis player who, after losing his sight, decided not to give up his passion. The idea was simple yet revolutionary: placing small bells inside the ball, making it possible to follow it through sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, the game developed with adapted rules: additional bounces depending on the level of visual impairment, tactile lines on the court, and classifications designed to guarantee fairness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blind tennis arrived in Italy in 2017, mainly in the northern regions. Today, there are only around 20\u201330 active athletes: a number that shows how little known this sport still is.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average age of players is quite high, and younger people often struggle to discover the discipline due to a lack of information, limited truly inclusive sports opportunities in schools, and practical challenges such as transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The result? Fewer opportunities to discover the sport and fewer new athletes joining.<\/span><\/p>\n

Classifications and the long-awaited championship in May<\/span><\/h2>\n

Blind tennis includes different categories:<\/span><\/p>\n