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As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

We’re talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.

Here’s RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Rebecca Redfern MBE.

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As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

We’re talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.

Here’s RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Matthew Redfern.

#RNIBConnect

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As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

We’re talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.

Here’s RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell with Welsh Para Cyclist, James Ball.

#RNIBConnect

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Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, we’re catching up with the VI athletes taking part.

Amelia speaks to Paralympic Medalist Sprinter Zac Shaw about his preparation...

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What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Blind final on Saturday June 27th.  

You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.