| Goalball at the 2023 European Para Championships | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Rotterdam Ahoy |
| Location | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Start date | 10 August |
| End date | 13 August |
| Competitors | 48 from 8 nations |
Goalball at the 2023 European Para Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands was held between 10 and 13 August. Only men's event took place, no women's event. [1] [2]
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's team |  Sweden |  Hungary |  Spain |
Great Britain wins a gold medal. France wins a silver medal. Italy wins a bronze medal
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