Blind and partially sighted Judoka from across the globe met at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the squad to find out how they got on.

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It’s not just about spectating at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, there are plenty of chances to get hands on and try some sports for yourself. Hywel Davies spoke to one family in the Activation Zone.

As the competition hots up on the final day of the power lifting at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 our Toby Davey managed to catch a few words with Carlos Robinson, one of the power Lifting Scorers just before the  first round of power lifting got underway.

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The blind archery event at this year’s IBSA World Games is nearing a nail biting finish for some of the world’s best and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell caught up with Nick Thomas  who’s battling for 1st place.

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This year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham has teams from across the globe competing for medals and Paralympic places.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kathleen from Norway about her preparation for the archery event.

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Steve Prowse and his wife Lesley are into the final stages of the blind archery competition at this year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to them before they took to the field for the final days shooting.

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Staff from UK sight loss charity RNIB have been volunteering their time at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Malcolm Wai, from RNIB, to find out what sports he’s been along to and what it was like handing over medals.

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The International Blind Sports Federation is holding it’s 2023 world games in Birmingham. 

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Val Humphries, from RNIB, who’s part of the volunteer army.

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The home crowds have been out in force supporting Team GB at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. Hywel Davies spoke with some of Team GB Goalball’s biggest fans.

The IBSA Games came to an end for the GB Men’s Goalball team following a defeat to South Korea on Thursday. But there’s still plenty to be positive about, as Hywel Davies found out when he spoke to the team’s Head Coach, Faye Dale.

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