GOALBALL NEWS
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Pajulahti Games to test goalball teams ahead of Rio
The ranking tournament will feature teams that already qualified for the Paralympic Games.
![Finland's Petri Posio and Erkki Miinala block the ball during their gold-medal match at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. After winning Paralympic gold, the Finnish squad will now host the 2014 World Championships.](/sites/default/files/images/130919140941426_151463100.jpg)
Goalball in 2016: 5 questions to be answered
With a new year and the Rio 2016 Games approaching, here are some of the big goalball questions.
![Laurentia Tan](/sites/default/files/images/120202145759471_82776179.jpg)
Equestrian and goalball Ones to Watch announced for Rio 2016
The athletes to look out for at September’s Paralympic Games include five riders and six goalball players.
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10 things we learned about goalball in 2015
We may now be in 2016, but what did last year tell us about the sport of goalball
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Recapping the month in para-sport: November 2015
A recap of all major para-sport events that took place in November 2015.
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China, Japan take top prizes at goalball Asia-Pacific Champs
Defending Paralympic champions Japan proved they are still the team to beat head of Rio 2016.
![Goalball scene with one player throwing the ball](/sites/default/files/images/151113162917555_48%2Blandscape.jpg)
No. 48 Underdogs Turkey take double gold in goalball
Both the men and women’s teams took the European titles, making it the first time both will appear at a Paralympic Games together.
![Erkki Miinala](/sites/default/files/images/150929094418803_Maalipallo_Erkki.jpg)
Finland face tough task in defending Paralympic title
The men’s goalball team won gold at London 2012 but followed up with double-silvers at the World and European Championships.
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Rio mayor joins in on sports demonstration in Future Arena
The mayor, Brazilian goalball team and Rio 2016 mascot Tom showcased their athletic abilities at the new venue in Barra Olympic Park.
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IBSA Goalball extends search for 2016-18 hosts
The International Federation for the sport is seeking only letter of intent at this time.
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US women’s goalball aim to stay on top
The defending world champions expect a battle from Brazil and Canada at the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games.
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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.
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Toronto 2015 preview: Goalball
Six men’s and six women’s teams will battle it out for gold and a place at Rio 2016.
Recapping the month in para-sport: July 2015
The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.
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Turkish delight in goalball
Both the men and women’s teams won gold at the IBSA Goalball European Championships A.
![Blindfolded women stopping a ball](/sites/default/files/images/170202150121699_Canada-goalball.jpg)
Canada names goalball teams for Toronto 2015
The women’s team looks to improve upon their bronze from Guadalajara 2011, while the men aim for a podium finish this time.
![Finland's Petri Posio and Erkki Miinala block the ball during their gold-medal match at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. After winning Paralympic gold, the Finnish squad will now host the 2014 World Championships.](/sites/default/files/images/130919140941426_151463100.jpg)
Lithuania, Israel headline Goalball European Championships
No. 2 world ranked Lithuania lead the men’s side, while the Israeli women’s team are carrying momentum.
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Israel women’s squad captures first major goalball championship
The team secured the IBSA World Games title by beating China 4-1 in the gold-medal match.
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World Games give goalball teams shot at Rio 2016
Three men's, two women’s teams will qualify for the Paralympics following the competition.
![Jose Roberto Ferreira de Oliveira (R) and Romario Diego Marques of Brazil fail to stop a goal during the Men's Group A Goalball match between Finland and Brazil at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150505092436370_goalball%2Bbrazil.jpg)
Toronto 2015 a stepping stone to Rio for Brazilian goalball team
Parapan Am Games opportunity for Brazil to see how young players mix with veterans in prep for Paralympic Games.