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GOALBALL NEWS
Ukraine and Great Britain take European B crowns
The goalball event took place in Maia, Portugal, between 4-8 October.
Goalball: Five things we learned from Rio 2016
After Lithuania and Turkey won their maiden goalball Paralympic titles this September, check out what new things we learned about the sport.
Monthly preview: October 2016
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.
Goalball gold goes to Turkey and Lithuania
Turkish stun China with victory in women’s competition as Lithuania’s men ease to title with win over the USA.
Pavliukianec to leave Lithuanian goalball in good hands
Before Genrik Pavliukianec retires, he wants his team to leave Rio with a medal and build on that success.
Brazilian sport fans learn to love goalball in silence
Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.
Rio 2016 preview: goalball
Men’s world champions Brazil will begin their quest for Paralympic gold v Sweden, whilst women’s London 2012 gold medallists Japan will make their debut v Israel.
Ekrem Gundogdu named Athlete of the Month
The Turkish goalball player led his team to a strong showing at the Malmo Men Intercup ahead of the Paralympic Games.
Chen sets sights on Paralympic goalball final
China’s goalball player is hoping the team can win gold in Rio after claiming silver at the last two Paralympic Games.
Host cities for major goalball events revealed
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, will host the 2017 African Championships, whilst the 2017 European Championships, Group C, will take place in Ciorescu, Moldova.
Turkey claim Malmo Men Intercup title
The Turkish men’s goalball team sealed gold following a 10-0 win over Germany in Malmo, Sweden.
Germany men’s goalball team ready for Rio
Germany men’s goalball team is training hard ahead of its first Paralympic Games appearance in twelve years.
Cai Changgui ready to perform in Rio
The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.
Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.
Erkki Miinala talks life besides sports
When he is not training for Rio 2016, the Finish goalball player splits his time between his work as a transcriber and his passion for music.
IBSA announces dates of major goalball competitions
The International Blind Sports Federation has released the dates for the 2016 Asia-Pacific Youth Championships and the 2018 World Championships.
Lithuania to host International Goalball Tournament
10 men´s teams will face-off in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 14-17 July, as they enter the final stage of preparations for Rio 2016.
Goalball Rio 2016 schedule released
The final goalball schedule for September´s Paralympic Games has been published.
Goalball Paralympic tournament format changes
The goalball competition format for Rio 2016 has changed to align with the one approved by the International Paralympic Committee.
Japan seeks to retain Paralympic goalball title
London 2012 champions will go for their second Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.