Paralympics Spotlight: Goalball and Blind Football Transform Fan Experience
Unique silence and sound dynamics create an immersive atmosphere for visually-impaired sports at the Paris Paralympic Games.
- Goalball and blind football require fans to be silent during play to help athletes rely on sound cues.
- Players use balls with bells and vocal signals to navigate the field and court.
- Spectators are guided on when to cheer, creating intense moments of silence and explosive noise.
- Goalball, invented in 1946, allows blind athletes to showcase their skills in a level playing field.
- The U.S. men's goalball team aims to increase the sport's popularity as they compete in medal matches.
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