Netherlands_men's_national_goalball_team

Netherlands men's national goalball team

Netherlands men's national goalball team

Netherlands national team, for the Paralympic sport of goalball

Netherlands men's national goalball team is the Netherlands men's national team. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.

Paralympic Games

Main article: Goalball at the Summer Paralympics

At the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands, twelve teams took part. The team finished third. New York hosted the 1984 Summer Paralympics where thirteen teams participated and the team finished ninth.[1]

World Championships

Main article: Goalball World Championships

IBSA World Goalball Championships have been held every four years from 1978. The men's team had represented the country in these championships in 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994.

Regional championships

The team has competed in the IBSA Europe goalball region.[2] Groups A and C are held one year, and Group B the following year. Strong teams move towards Group A.

References

  1. [1]
    "Final Ranking in Paralympic Games". Madrid, Spain: International Blind Sports Association. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  2. [2]
    "IBSA members". International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
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