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时间:2010-12-5 17:23:32  作者:Mobility   来源:Columnists  查看:  评论:0
内容摘要:Mr Sullivan and his solicitor, Sarah Myatt, went back to the CCRC asking for it to look again.

Mr Sullivan and his solicitor, Sarah Myatt, went back to the CCRC asking for it to look again.

This marks the first time the tournament has been held on British soil.Goalball is a Paralympic sport designed for blind and partially sighted athletes. Players wearing blindfolds attempt to defend their net from a ball thrown at speed, guided only by the sound of bells inside it.

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Emma Evans, 49, head coach of the Fen Tigers from Cambridgeshire, and tournament organiser, said: "It means everything [to host the event]. From a Fen Tigers perspective, it's great to host goalball in this country."We want to try and leave a legacy from this. We've got Paralympic gold medallists here and you can aspire to that."Goalball was originally developed in the 1940s to aid soldiers returning from war with eye injuries.

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It has been part of thewith matches consisting of two 12-minute halves.

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Fen Tigers player Dan Roper, who is visually impaired, started playing the sport in 2013.

Speaking after an 11-6 victory against Aarhus, the 34-year old said: "It means everything. We're just trying to promote the sport and show visually impaired athletes that goalball is exciting and competitive at a world level.""She is feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern."

They added: "We request Amy's privacy in matters of health is kindly respected."A BBC spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amy Dowden was unable to be in tonight's results show."

It has not yet been confirmed whether she may miss any further rehearsals or recordings.Amy was initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer aged 32 in May 2023, after finding a lump in her breast the day before she went on her honeymoon.

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