RNIB - See Sport Differently

Archie MacGregor has been running marathons for the RNIB since the mid-2000s. Having recently completed his 20th race, he caught up with David Hogg.

With news on a major tournament for disabled golfers, including those who are blind or partially sighted.

Here’s Allan Russell with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf.

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One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.

Following the World Para Athletics Championships which took place in New Delhi this year, British athlete Dan Pembroke retained his title by taking gold in the javelin throw for the third time in a row.

Now, that he has time to catch his breath following an intense period of training and preparation, Dan is joining us to reflect on how it all went and to share some exciting personal news.

Image shows Dan grinning and holding up his third gold medal at the World Championships.

British Blind Sport Are Celebrating 50 years and have a special event planned where you can get active.

Amelia spoke to Shamira Naidu-Young from BBS to learn more...

The festival of sport is taking place on Sunday 19th October, learn more here - BBS at 50 Festival of Sport | British Blind Sport

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If you are blind or partially sighted, and would like to see what sports you can play which have been created or adapted with sight loss in mind, the Lancashire Sight Loss Council is putting on an event to allow people to do just that. 

The Women’s Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England’s Selina Prieto ahead of this year’s tournament in India.

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The England Women’s Blind Football team will be heading to the World Championships in India next month. Hywel Davies caught up with Head Coach Tony Larkin OBE, ahead of the tournament.

Find more information about this year's tournament at the IBFF website - The Home of Blind Football in India - Home

Could you be a future Paralympian? 

The Paralympic Potential event at the University of Warwick on the 25th October is your chance to try out a variety of parasports.

Amelia spoke to Ben Quilter, Athlete Recruitment Network Manager, to learn more.

Learn more on the Paralympics GB website - ParalympicsGB | Paralympic potential: how to become a paralympian