goalball

/ ˈɡəʊlˌbɔːl /

noun

1. a game played by two teams who compete to score goals by throwing a ball that emits audible sound when in motion. Players, who may be blind or sighted, are blindfolded during play

2. the ball used in this game

Example Sentences

Across the street, wheelchair basketball will take place in Crypto.com Arena while goalball will be in the Peacock Theater.

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Goalball couldn’t be more simple.

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Much like in volleyball or basketball, the court is marked with painted lines, except in goalball, the lines are slightly raised, just enough to feel with your foot or hand.

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Boccia is one of two Paralympic sports – along with goalball – which does not have an Olympic counterpart.

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ParalympicsGB will compete in 19 sports in Paris, having failed to qualify in blind football, goalball and sitting volleyball.

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