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goalball

British  
/ 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

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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.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2024

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

From BBC ● May 16, 2024

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

Track cycling, swimming, basketball, fencing, table tennis, goalball, rugby... details on the way.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2021

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