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'I'm Coming': The Call of Mexican Blind Footballers Seeking to Make History in Brazil 2026

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A campaign, 'Blind Football: They Play, Mexico Says ¡Voy!', aims to raise 1 million pesos to send Mexico's first women's blind football team to the Copa América in Brazil.
  • The team needs funding by August 19 to become the fourth women's blind football team globally, with players emphasizing the need for visibility and support.
  • Blind football, also known as adapted 5-a-side football, relies on auditory cues like the call 'voy' (I'm coming) and requires silence from spectators.

In Mexico, a powerful call to action is echoing from the nation's blind female footballers: '¡Voy!' This isn't just a word; it's a declaration of intent, a rallying cry for a team striving to make history at the Copa América in Brazil. The campaign, 'Fútbol Ciego: Ellas juegan, México dice ¡voy!', launched by Fondo Semillas and the Colectiva de Mujeres Futbolistas Ciegas, seeks to secure the necessary funds to send Mexico's pioneering women's blind football team to the tournament.

We are at the forefront of something huge that we can do at a national level.

· Paulina HernándezDescribing the significance of the blind football initiative.

This initiative represents more than just athletic ambition; it's a fight for visibility and inclusion. As player Paulina Hernández states, the growth of blind football hinges on greater recognition and access to spaces for visually impaired individuals. The team's goal to become the fourth women's blind football team in the world underscores the pioneering spirit of these athletes, who are not only competing on the field but also breaking down societal barriers off it.

The more people know that we exist, the more competitiveness there will be at the national level.

· Paulina HernándezHighlighting the importance of visibility for the sport.

The unique nature of blind football, with its reliance on the auditory cue 'voy' and the necessity of silence from the audience, highlights the specialized skills and intense communication required. This discipline demands a different kind of awareness and coordination, making the players' achievements even more remarkable. Their journey is a powerful reminder that talent and determination know no bounds, and that sport can be a profound vehicle for empowerment.

It means making history... leaving a legacy for the girls who come after us.

· Aidé HernándezExpressing the team's aspirations and the impact they hope to have.

From our perspective at ABC Color, this story resonates deeply. It showcases the resilience and drive of Mexican women challenging norms and demanding their space. The call for support from institutions, businesses, and the government, including a direct appeal to President Claudia Sheinbaum, emphasizes the collective responsibility to foster such initiatives. This is about more than just football; it's about recognizing the capabilities of all citizens and ensuring they have the opportunity to excel and represent Mexico with pride.

Just as you (Sheinbaum) represent us, we want to do a job now to show all the girls, adolescents, and women in this country that we are capable of much more.

· Aidé HernándezAddressing President Sheinbaum and emphasizing the potential of women in Mexico.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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