The Albert Malatesta Sports Complex will host the tenth edition of the International Women’s Torball Tournament on November 29, 2025. The event is organized by ANICES and will bring together teams from several European countries. Entry will be free and open, with access to the refreshment stand.
Torball is a rapidly growing sport. It is a team sport played with a sound ball. It is practiced by visually impaired individuals as well as by sighted players. Two teams of three players compete against each other. Each match consists of two halves of five minutes. Shots are made exclusively by hand. The objective is simple, as in many team sports: to score more goals than the opponent.
Even though this sport is still relatively unknown to the general public, it aims to highlight qualities such as concentration, coordination, and communication. The Nice tournament is an opportunity to discover it in an accessible and friendly setting.
Several European teams will travel for the tournament. Italy will be represented by Bergamo. Germany will line up Dortmund and Langenhagen San Pauli. Austria will be present with Graz. France will have two teams: Clermont-Ferrand and Nice.
These matches will allow different playing styles to be compared. Each team will bring its experience and sporting culture. The tournament is intended as a moment of sharing and exchange among players from diverse backgrounds.
The evolving Nice team
This edition marks a change for the local team. The lineup has evolved with the arrival and return of several players. The team includes Sandrine Filippini, number 2, Clarisse Gomez, number 10, Mélanie Jegat, number 9, and Laurie-Anne Gonzales, number 14. The latter is returning after several years of practice.
The Niçoises, nicknamed the Aiglonnes, have already won the tournament twice, during the 8th and 9th editions. They will play at home, supported by their fans. Their coach, Sébastien Filippini, is assisting them in their preparation. The team hopes to confirm its level and defend its title similar to the boys.
The tournament attracts more than 200 people each year. It is a regular event on the French Riviera. The atmosphere is described as friendly and welcoming. The public can discover an inclusive sport where they can meet players of different nationalities.
ANICES emphasizes the importance of this event for the visibility of parasports. The association wishes for the tournament to help raise awareness of torball and expand its audience.
The organization has planned an audio description system. This choice allows a broader audience to follow the matches. The free entry and access to the refreshment stand enhance the openness of the event.
The organizers remind us that “entry is free with access to the refreshment stand.” The public is, of course, invited to come in large numbers to support the players and discover this sport that is steadily gaining popularity.
A dimension both local and international
The tournament highlights the city of Nice as a host for an inclusive sport. It also promotes cooperation among European clubs. The players share a common passion and unite around a common field.
The event illustrates ANICES’s desire to develop parasports. The association’s president, Sébastien Filippini, remains available for any contact. The association also communicates via its website and social media.
The 10th International Women’s Torball Tournament promises to be a sporting and accessible day. The public will be able to discover a still little-known discipline and cheer for teams from several countries. The Niçoises will try to defend their title in front of their supporters.
The ANICES association invites everyone to meet in a month on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Albert Malatesta Complex in Nice.
