Netherlands national team, for the Paralympic sport of goalball
Netherlands men's national goalball team is the Netherlands men's national team. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.
At the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands, twelve teams took part. The team finished third. New York hosted the 1984 Summer Paralympics where thirteen teams participated and the team finished ninth.[1]
IBSAWorld Goalball Championships have been held every four years from 1978. The men's team had represented the country in these championships in 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994.
Regional championships
The team has competed in the IBSA Europe goalball region.[2] Groups A and C are held one year, and Group B the following year. Strong teams move towards Group A.
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