… GOALBALL IS AN EXCLUSIVE GAME FOR THE BLIND OR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT? During the match, all those competing use blindfolds so those who have better vision are not at an advantage.

…THE SPORT WAS CREATED IN 1946 TO INCLUDE WORLD WAR II (1939-1945) SOLDIERS WHO HAD LOST THEIR EYESIGHT?

…THIS IS THE ONLY MODALITY IN THE PARALYMPICS THAT IS NOT AN ADAPTATION OF ANOTHER SPORT (AS IS THE CASE FOR FOOTBALL FOR THE BLIND)? On each side of the court, there is a goal, and the objective is to score against the opponent. The athletes are both throwers and defenders.

…EACH TEAM MUST HAVE SIX ATHLETES (THREE FIRST STRING AND THREE SECOND STRING)? They should be divided in center, left, and right-wing positions.

… THE BALL IN GOALBALL HAS A RATTLE INSIDE AND THERE ARE ALSO TACTILE MARKINGS ON THE FLOOR? That is because the most important senses during the game are hearing and touch.

…THE GAME HAS TWO 12-MINUTE HALVES AND A THREE-MINUTE BREAK? However, the match can end before that, if one of the teams reaches an advantage of 10 points over its opponent.

Sources: CBDV, CPB, Education Ministry, Rede do Esporte, and TV Brasil Gov.

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