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| Goalball at the Paralympic Games | |
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| Venue | Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, United States |
| Dates | c. 15–27 August 2028 |
| ←2020 | |
Goalball at the 2028 Summer Paralympics will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, United States.
Qualifying
Tthe team sports would only have eight participating teams for both men and women.
Men
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host country allocation | — | — | 1 |  United States
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| 2026 Goalball World Championships | 2026 | 2 | ||
| Ranking tournament | 1 | |||
| IBSA Asia-Pacific Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| 2027 Parapan American Games | 2027 | 1 | ||
| IBSA European Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| IBSA Africa Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| Total | 8 |
Women
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Berths | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host country allocation | — | — | 1 | United States
|
| 2026 Goalball World Championships | 2026 | 2 | ||
| Ranking tournament | 1 | |||
| IBSA Asia-Pacific Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| 2027 Parapan American Games | 2027 | 1 | ||
| IBSA European Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| IBSA Africa Championships | 2027 | 1 | ||
| Total | 8 |
Men's tournament
Competition format
The eight men's teams will be divided into two equal groups for a single round robin group stage. The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarter finals. All matches in the second stage are knock-out format. The host nation team is USA.
Women's tournament
Competition format
The eight women's teams will be divided into two equal groups for a single round robin group stage. The top four teams of each group will advance to the quarter finals. All matches in the second stage are knock-out format. The host nation team is USA.
References
- "Goalball, Judo and Blind Football in Los Angeles 2028". IBSA News. International Blind Sports Federation. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- "LA28 Paralympic Games initial sport programme to feature 22 sports". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Final 2025 IBSA Goalball Rules and Regulations" (PDF). IBSA Goalball rules and downloads. International Blind Sports Federation. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
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