goalball
Britishnoun
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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
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the ball used in this game
Example Sentences
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Several U.S. players transferred to soccer from goalball, a longstanding Paralympic sport for the visually impaired.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2023
Asya Miller and Eliana Mason, members of the U.S. women’s goalball team who live in Oregon, sent a similar message when they arranged a local TV interview ahead of the Paralympics this summer.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2021
But there are sports that are unique to the Paralympics: sitting volleyball, boccia, goalball, and 5-a-side-football.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2021
Until then, though, I’m heading to goalball and table tennis.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021
It is the opening day of the goalball competition.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2021
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