Goalball at the Paralympic Games | |
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Venue | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, United States |
Dates | c. 15–27 August 2028 |
Goalball at the 2028 Summer Paralympics will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, United States. [1] [2]
Tthe team sports would only have eight participating teams for both men and women. [3]
Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
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Host country allocation | — | — | 1 | United States |
2026 Goalball World Championships [3] | 2026 | 2 | ||
Ranking tournament [3] | 1 | |||
IBSA Asia-Pacific Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
2027 Parapan American Games [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
IBSA European Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
IBSA Africa Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
Total | 8 |
Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
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Host country allocation | — | — | 1 | United States |
2026 Goalball World Championships [3] | 2026 | 2 | ||
Ranking tournament [3] | 1 | |||
IBSA Asia-Pacific Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
2027 Parapan American Games [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
IBSA European Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
IBSA Africa Championships [3] | 2027 | 1 | ||
Total | 8 |
The eight men's teams will be divided into two equal groups for a single round robin group stage. The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarter finals. All matches in the second stage are knock-out format. The host nation team is USA.
The eight women's teams will be divided into two equal groups for a single round robin group stage. The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarter finals. All matches in the second stage are knock-out format. The host nation team is USA.
Goalball at the 2008 Summer Paralympics was held in the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium from September 7 to September 14. The competition consisted of men's and women's team events, and what had been billed as one of the most open tournaments certainly lived up to expectations.
Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. Australia commenced its involvement in the sport in 1980. Its women's team has completed in trans-Tasman competitions, the IBSA World Goalball Championships, and the Paralympic Games.
Goalball at the 2012 Summer Paralympics was held in London from 29 August to 9 September 2012.
United States women's national goalball team is the women's national team of the United States. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.
Canada women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Canada. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
South Korea women's national goalball team is the women's national team of South Korea. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. It takes part in international competitions.
Sweden women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Sweden. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
Japan women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Japan. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. Its women's team has internationally completed including at the IBSA World Goalball Championships and the Paralympic Games.
Brazil women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Brazil. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
Argentina women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Argentina. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
United States men's national goalball team is the men's national team of the United States. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
Canada men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Canada. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
Belgium men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Belgium. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The national team takes part in international competitions.
Algeria women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Algeria. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.
Goalball at the 2020 Summer Paralympics was held in the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. The event was held from 25 August to 3 September 2021.
Goalball at the 2024 Summer Paralympics was held in the South Paris Arena in Paris, France.
Lithuania men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Lithuania. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. It takes part in international competitions.
Brazil men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Brazil. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.
Argentina men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Argentina. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international goalball competitions.
Mexico men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Mexico. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.