USABA Announces Open Tryouts for Goalball Ahead of LA2028

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) has announced open tryouts for the USA Goalball National Team, marking a significant step toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. This initiative invites athletes nationwide to participate, providing a pathway to represent the United States on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

The open tryouts are scheduled for June 24, 2026, and are a continuation of last year's national team tryout process. This approach aims to broaden the talent pool and offer more athletes the chance to compete at an elite level.

Aspiring goalball players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially join the national team. According to the USABA, the registration for these tryouts is now open. Participants are encouraged to seize this chance and be part of the journey to LA2028.

For more information on how to register, interested athletes can visit the USABA website or contact their offices directly.

Adaptive SportsOctober 24, 2026

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Hosts Adaptive Sports Clinics

NWABA is hosting adaptive sports clinics, including rock climbing and bocce, to promote physical activity among the visually impaired community.

Curated

Source: NWABA

Lowie van Eck runs down a brick street toward the finish of the 2025 KPMG Lentemarathon in Amstelveen, smiling with both arms stretched wide. He wears sunglasses, a white running shirt with orange trim, a dark hydration vest with a small camera on the chest, black shorts and bib number 20800 with his name, Lowie. Spectators line the metal barriers beside him, which carry KPMG and Visit Amstelveen banners, in front of a red brick building.

Adaptive SportsOctober 15, 2026

Why I’m Taking My 6% Vision to an International Marathon — Alone

Lowie van Eck, a runner from the Netherlands with around six percent vision due to ADOA, ran his first marathon without a guide in 2025. In 2027 he plans to run a secret international marathon on his own. This is his story about invisible visual impairment and what autonomy means to him.

Original

Source: Lowie van Eck, Running Solo (guest writer)

Adaptive SportsOctober 14, 2026

Blind Veterans Complete Army Ten-Miler Using AI Glasses

Blind veterans completed the Army Ten-Miler using AI glasses that provide audible environmental descriptions, enhancing their independence in athletic events.

Curated

Source: Axios

Share

Related Posts

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Hosts Adaptive Sports Clinics

Why I’m Taking My 6% Vision to an International Marathon — Alone

Blind Veterans Complete Army Ten-Miler Using AI Glasses