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Goalball

Competition description

A game of Goalball is played by two teams of three players with a maximum of three substitutes on each team. Competition is divided into men's and women's divisions. The athletes attempt to throw the ball over the goal line at the opposite end of the court, thus scoring a goal ... [Full story]

Beijing Paralympic Games Qualification Guide

  • The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide includes the general IPC regulations on eligibility and sports-specific qualification criteria applicable for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. [Full story]

Classification

  • Goalball is open to athletes with a visual impairment: B1: Total absence of perception of the light in both eyes, or some perception of the light but with inability to recognize the form of a hand at any distance and in any direction ... [Full story]

Competition rules

Goalball Competition rules Goalball is a game played by two teams of three players with a maximum of three substitutes on each team. The game is conducted on the floor of a gymnasium within a rectangular court, which is divided into two halves by a centre line. [Full story]

Sport Classification Information

Sport IPSF IPSF Chief Classifier Eligible sport class Eligible sport class status First appearance
Goalball IBSA   B 1-3 PNS, PRS, PPS n/a

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