Goalball continues to transform lives in Winchester

Goalball is a team sport which is growing in popularity, and Winchester is leading the way.

Players compete in teams of three, to try and throw a ball, which has bells inside it, into the opponents' goal.

It is one of only a few sports that can be played by blind and partially sighted players, as well as those with full sight, as each player is blindfolded to make it a level playing field.

Goalball was created in 1946 to help rehabilitate wounded soldiers returning from World War Two.

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Winchester goalball was set up in 2013 and is one of the biggest clubs in the country. Its members range from 8 to 50 years old.

The sport is now played in 100 different countries.

Winchester's goal is to be accessible and fun and perhaps even creating new Paralympians for the future.