Israeli national team, for the Paralympic sport of goalball
The Israel men's national goalball team is the men's national team of Israel. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team has taken part in international goalball competitions.
The team competed in the 1984 Summer Paralympics at Long Island, New York City, United States of America, where thirteen men's and five women's teams participated.[1] The team finished seventh.
IBSAWorld Goalball Championships have been held every four years from 1978. The men's team had regularly represented the country in these championships, namely 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994.
The team competed in the 2003 IBSA World Games from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 August 2011, in Quebec City, Canada. Ten teams competed.[2]
Regional championships
The team competes in the IBSA Europe goalball region.[3] Groups A and C are held one year, and Group B the following year. Strong teams move towards Group A.
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