Blind football coaching courses are set to be held in July and August ©IBSA

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) is set to hold online blind football coaching courses for beginners in July and August.

The organisation said the courses would "cover the basics of coaching players with visual impairments".

They are open to anyone interested in starting their careers in the sport, the IBSA added.

Experienced international coaches are due to deliver the six-hour sessions, scheduled for July 19 and August 5.

The courses will be held in the lead-up to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ©Getty Images
The courses will be held in the lead-up to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ©Getty Images

The IBSA said priority will be given to coaches from European countries and women as the courses form part of the UEFA-supported IBSA blind football development project Europe.

The sessions will take place in the build-up to the delayed Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Blind football at the Games is due to be held between August 29 and September 4 at the Aomi Urban Sports Venue.

Tokyo 2020 organisers and the Japan Inclusive Football Federation held the draw for the tournament earlier this month.