BLIND FOOTBALL NEWS
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Nations confirmed for football 5-a-side at Rio 2016
IBSA also released an updated ranking list of the sport.
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Morocco seeks to climb in football 5-a-side
Morocco won the 2015 African Championship in Douala, Cameroon, and, with the Rio Paralympics ahead, looks at the future with optimism.
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Ones to Watch for football 5-a-side and powerlifting announced
The four footballers and 11 powerlifters have been earmarked as athletes who could make a big impact on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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No. 28 Brazil, Argentina clash in Toronto 2015 final
The 2016 Paralympic host claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Argentina and retained the football 5-a-side Parapan Am title.
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Morocco wins African blind football championships
The defending champions scored a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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What to watch: October 2015
One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Paralympic powerhouses look to extend dominance at Rio 2016
Dutch tennis players and Brazilian footballers among those who have stayed atop the podium – for a long time.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
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Turkey take football 5 European crown
Having both secured spots for Rio 2016, it took one goal for Turkey to beat Russia at the Blind Football European Championships.
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Spain head to semis at blind football European Champs
Javier Munoz scored Spain’s ticket to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over France, while Russia also secured their spot.
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Great Britain advances in Blind Football European Championships
Great Britain cruises into the semi-finals, while defending champion Spain ties with Russia.
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Ocal’s hat trick keeps team alive in Euro Championships
Emrah Ocal helped Turkey defeat Italy in round-robin play of the Blind Football European Championships.
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Great Britain continue to cruise at Blind Football European Championships
The British held Italy scoreless, showing why they are finals favourites.
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2015 IBSA Blind Football European Championships kick off
Host Great Britain are coming off a strong showing from May’s World Games and will challenge defending champs Spain.
Germany’s football 5-a-side targets Rio 2016 qualification at European Championships
Only the top two teams of the IBSA Blind Football European Championships qualify for Rio 2016.
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IBSA announced updated Rio 2016 qualification process for football 5
The remaining five slots will be decided at the European, Asian and African regional championships.
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IBSA stage inaugural blind football European youth camp
Children from across Europe gathered in Hamburg, Germany, and learned various skills of the game.
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Brazil retain football 5-a-side Parapan Am crown
The 2016 Paralympic Games hosts beat Argentina 2-1 to be crowned Parapan Am champions for third time at Toronto 2015.
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Maradona sends message of support to Argentina’s Football 5 team
The football legend sent a message of good luck ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games football 5-a-side final between Argentina and Brazil on Friday.
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Toronto 2015: Day one preview
Saturday will see 12 of the 15 Parapan sports get underway, with 32 medals up for grabs in four sports.