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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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
Turkish goalball player Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in professional sports.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2021
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
For those unfamiliar with this sport, goalball is played indoors by athletes with vision impairment.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021
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