Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week!
Runners assemble! We have got covered with a handy list of ways to get out running in your local community!
Do you want to keep fit, or get fit, ahead of the new goalball season? Why not try running?🏃
— Goalball UK (@GoalballUK) August 4, 2021
Below you will find a handy list of ways to get out running in your local community, check it out below! https://t.co/6ZcXkD4W77#GoalballFamily🔵💙 #SummerSpecial
This week the Paralympics celebrated its birthday – what a journey it has been so far, with much more to come…
Happy Birthday to the Paralympic movement, born here, on this day in 1948.#ImpossibleToIgnore 🎂🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/UsQeqHzEsT
— ParalympicsGB (@ParalympicsGB) July 29, 2021
Over in Hull this weekend, there’s a free have-a-go for people with sight loss where they can try out football, tennis, boccia and of course goalball. If you’re in the area then why bot get involved!
🙌7 August. St Mary's College. Have A Go Day 2021.🙌
— Hull Connect to Support (@ConnecttoHull) August 4, 2021
A FREE event for individuals and families living with sight loss. Football, goalball, tennis, boccia and more available!
To register as a participant or volunteer find more via @BritBlindSport here... https://t.co/FrYoHc7Gzd pic.twitter.com/FVAvCKrViF
We’re really looking forward to this! Lancashire Lions are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a goalball competition…
As part of our 10 year anniversary we are hosting a friendly Goalball Competition on 28th August. The morning competition is followed by a @BritBlindSport Have a Go Day. Any teams interested should contact us on lancashirelions@gmail.com. @GoalballUK pic.twitter.com/UukzUyQEOl
— Lancashire Lions VISC (@lancslionsvicc) August 5, 2021
Over at Assistance Dogs UK, they have been celebrating International Assistance Dogs Week putting the spotlight on loads of incredible organisations working in this field…
Next up for International Assistance Dog Week is @GuideDogs, which is celebrating 90 years of guide dog partnerships this year!
— Assistance Dogs UK (@Charity_ADUK) August 3, 2021
Did you know there are now 5000 working guide dogs supporting people with sight loss in the UK?https://t.co/4witQj2ILp#IADW #AssistanceDog
And will finish off with this fun fact about goalball that you can impress your mates with!
#Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games Fact of the Day:
— USABA (@USABA) August 4, 2021
Goalball was invented in 1946 to help rehabilitate veterans who had lost their sight during World War II. Hans Lorenzen of Austria and Sepp Reindle of Germany are credited with inventing the game. pic.twitter.com/S4SBV21pD2
