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The goalball event took place in Maia, Portugal, between 4-8 October.

Akiko Adachi of Japan throws the ball in the women's Goalball at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016

After Lithuania and Turkey won their maiden goalball Paralympic titles this September, check out what new things we learned about the sport.

Diede De Groot of the Netherlands playing against Yui Kamiji JPN in the Women's Singles Bronze Medal Match. Wheelchair Tennis at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Tennis

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games might be over, but Para sport continues – check out which events will headline this month.

Genrik Pavliukianec - Rio 2016
Rio 2016

Turkish stun China with victory in women’s competition as Lithuania’s men ease to title with win over the USA.

Genrik Pavliukianec with teammate Mindaugas Suchovejus at the Athletes' Village during the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Rio 2016

Before Genrik Pavliukianec retires, he wants his team to leave Rio with a medal and build on that success.

Preliminary Goalball match between USA and Brazil
Rio 2016

Traditionally some of the noisiest spectators, Brazilians at Rio 2016 have quickly learned that goalball players need to perform in silence.

General view of the Future Arena.
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
Rio 2016

The Turkish goalball player led his team to a strong showing at the Malmo Men Intercup ahead of the Paralympic Games.

Chen Fengqing competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Goalball

China’s goalball player is hoping the team can win gold in Rio after claiming silver at the last two Paralympic Games.

Goalball China X Iran - London 2012
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Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, will host the 2017 African Championships, whilst the 2017 European Championships, Group C, will take place in Ciorescu, Moldova.

General view of the Future Arena.
Goalball

The Turkish men’s goalball team sealed gold following a 10-0 win over Germany in Malmo, Sweden.

The German goalball team stands in front of a Brazilian flag.
Goalball

Germany men’s goalball team is training hard ahead of its first Paralympic Games appearance in twelve years.

Yao Yongquan and Cai Changgu at Beijing
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The Beijing 2008 goalball champion talks jetlag, training, maturing since the 2012 Paralympics and video games ahead of Rio 2016.

Shingo Kunieda
Rio 2016

Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.

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.
Rio 2016

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 Goalball
Goalball

The International Blind Sports Federation has released the dates for the 2016 Asia-Pacific Youth Championships and the 2018 World Championships.

Blindfolded man on a field of play throwing a ball
Goalball

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.

World champions Brazil won the Rio 2016 goalball test event.
Rio 2016

The final goalball schedule for September´s Paralympic Games has been published.

General view of the Future Arena.
Goalball

The goalball competition format for Rio 2016 has changed to align with the one approved by the International Paralympic Committee.

Masae Komiya
Goalball

London 2012 champions will go for their second Paralympic gold at Rio 2016.