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Thinking about starting a Goalball club?

Amelia talked to Alex Bunney from Goalball UK about how they can support you and why they’re excited for the IBSA games.

Learn more by visiting the Goalball UK website https://goalballuk.com/

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This summer over 1,250 blind and partially sighted athletes from 70 countries are competing in 10 sports at the IBSA World Games in Burmingham. Our David Hogg caught up with one of them, VI Judoka Evan Molloy.

Let’s look ahead at the IBSA World Games taking place later this month.

Our Paulina finds out a bit more about the game of goalball from Goalball Competition Manager Dina Murdie, who has 35 years of coaching and officiating experience with goalball and will overseee the smooth running of the competition at this year's event.

For more information about the IBSA World Games visit: International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games – 14th – 27th August 2023 (ibsagames2023.co.uk)

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GB Archery star Clive Jones looks ahead to the IBSA World Games 2023.
With athletes from around the globe coming to Birmingham the event is sure to be spectacular.
Despite the tough competition though Clive is hoping for a podium finish.
He's been talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell

For more information on the IBSA World Games 2023 visit
www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

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Before the IBSA World Games get underway in Birmingham in just a few days time, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about what we can expect from the event.

For more information on the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham, visit www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

In preparation for the IBSA World Games 2023, we've been catching up with some of the athletes taking part. In this episode, Hubert catches up with England Women's Blind Football player Ayman Hafiz.

The game of VI Rugby continues to grow in South Wales. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one of the game’s newest players.

For more information on the Ospreys VI Rugby Side, visit their website:
Ospreys Visually Impaired (VI) Rugby | Ospreys (ospreysrugby.com)

If you're interested in talking part in a new sport, See Sport Differently website has plenty of ideas about where to start: See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB

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Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the team at British Blind Sport to discuss some of their big stories, encourage you to come along to their events and look at ways to encourage blind and partially sighted people to get active, whatever their ability or fitness level.

This month, their CEO, Alaina MacGregor, gives us the latest news on the IBSA World Games which start on August 17th in Birmingham and you can get tickets to the global event.

If you’d like more info on the games, go to www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

If you want to learn more about British Blind Sport, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk

You can also call 01926 424247 or email [email protected]

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The World Triathlon Para Series is heading back to Swansea this weekend. Hywel Davies finds out how you can get involved.

You can find more information on the British Triathlon website - 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea – British Triathlon

Time for a Summer update with England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG).

Amelia talked to sighted guide, volunteer co-ordinator and organiser Di Daniels about their recent Strokeplay championships and heard the amazing story of B1 Spanish Open Champion, Billy McAllister, who found hope and community through blind golf after losing his sight overnight.

Go to ewblindgolf.co.uk to learn more about EWBG and see their fixture list.
You can also email [email protected]

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