About Blind Tennis Lithuania

A growing blind and visually impaired tennis community bringing together players, coaches, volunteers and people who believe sport should be accessible to everyone.

Who We Are

Blind Tennis Lithuania

To ensure the long-term development of blind tennis in Lithuania, the sports club "Blind Sport Lt" was established in 2023.

The organisation coordinates training activities, tournaments, international events and initiatives that promote inclusive sport across the country. Blind Sport Lt is a member of the International Blind Tennis Association (IBTA) and the Lithuanian Tennis Union.

Blind tennis in Lithuania began in 2021 in Vilnius. Since then, the community has steadily expanded and is now active in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda and Šiauliai.

Training & Tournaments

We organise regular training sessions and national and international tournaments in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda and Šiauliai.

International Representation

Lithuanian players regularly compete in international tournaments and European and World Blind Tennis Championships, representing Lithuania on the world stage.

Community & Access

We organise open demonstration sessions, promote blind tennis across Lithuania and give everyone a chance to try the sport — regardless of age or experience.

The First Player

Blind tennis in Lithuania officially began on 4 May 2021 at M7 Sport Balžekas Tennis Academy in Vilnius. B1 category player Karolis Verbliugevičius became Lithuania's first blind tennis player.

Club Founded & First Medals

Sports club "Blind Sport Lt" was established. That same year Karolis Verbliugevičius won 2nd place at the World Blind Sports Games in Birmingham and 3rd place at the World Blind Tennis Championship in Kraków.

European Champion & Roland Garros

Karolis Verbliugevičius became European Champion in Warsaw, defeating the world number one. Blind tennis was presented at the legendary Roland Garros courts in Paris and the ITF World Coaches Conference in Vilnius.