Goalball is unique to the Paralympics, and it’s a sport in which blind people (who are used to navigating the world through ...

String is taped to the markings on the court to allow players to feel the lines and orientate themselves. Goalball made its Paralympic debut in Toronto, Canada, in 1976, with the women’s event being ...

goalball hall, cycling track, two outdoor football fields and two archery ranges. The centre doubles as the national Paralympic sports training base, and is located in Beijing’s suburban Shunyi ...

The slogan for the 2008 Paralympics was the same as the 2008 Summer Olympics: "One World, One Dream". One of the standout performers of the Games was 13 year-old Eleanor Simmonds of Great Britain.

The slogan for the 2008 Paralympics was the same as the 2008 Summer Olympics: "One World, One Dream". One of the standout performers of the Games was 13 year-old Eleanor Simmonds of Great Britain.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. teams competing in the goalball competition at the Paralympics have strong ties to Western Michigan University. In all, four graduates and a former instructor are in in Rio ...

Israel’s goalball players wore yellow ribbons during their semifinal match, as a sign of solidarity with the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Israel’s women’s goalball team won silver at the ...