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Foz do Iguaçu Hosts Southern Regional Goalball
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Paralympic competition brings teams from three states until Saturday
Foz do Iguaçu hosts the Southern Regional Goalball from Monday, June 29, through Saturday, July 4, at the Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR), Foz do Iguaçu Campus. The event features teams from Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul competing in men's and women's divisions.
The competition is organized by the Brazilian Confederation of Sports for the Visually Impaired (CBDV) and is part of the national calendar for the Paralympic sport.
What is goalball
Goalball is a sport created exclusively for people with visual impairments. Athletes wear blindfolds and throw a ball with internal bells to score goals, relying on hearing and tactile perception as primary strategies. Matches are played on a court the same size as a volleyball court (18 m × 9 m), fully outlined with raised string and tape.
Competition format
In the women's division, five teams compete in one group and six in another. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals.
In the men's division, there are four groups of four teams each. The eight best teams in the overall ranking qualify for the quarterfinals. The four teams with the best records will host their matches, while the remaining teams will be drawn to determine opponents.
Match schedule
Matches are open to the public:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday (4th): 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (finals at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)
Source: https://www.foz.pr.gov.br/municipio-recebe-regional-sul-de-goalball-a-partir-de-segunda-feira-29
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Southern Regional Goalball taking place?
- At the Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR), Foz do Iguaçu Campus.
- Which states are participating in the competition?
- Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
- Are the matches open to the public?
- Yes, all matches are open to the public.
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