Goalball, a unique team sport designed exclusively for athletes with impaired vision, is one of the oldest sports registered at the Paralympic Games.
ADVERTISEMENTGoalball is played on a court using goals that are 9 metres wide. The aim of the game is to score as quickly as possible by throwing a ball adorned with bells. Each team has three players on the court who can use their entire bodies to stop the ball.
The Egyptian female goalball team was established in 2016. The group of visually impaired women meet weekly to practice. Esraa Waleed, a player on the team, describes goalball as a demanding yet rewarding sport.
Ayatollah Yousef says the team's unwavering unity and focus on the pitch leads them to success.
Mennatallah Abdel Salam told SCENES that she enjoys hearing the excitement and enthusiastic cheers from the crowd during matches.
Head Coach Mohamed Farahat praises the team's collective performance and dedication to goalball.
Through challenges and triumphs, these remarkable women in the Egyptian female goalball team demonstrate that with passion and a strong bond, they can overcome any obstacle that comes their way.
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