After dropping their first match against host Germany, the U.S. Men’s Goalball team took home the gold in the Nations Cup in Berlin. The U.S. team outscored its opponents 78-37 and reached double-digit goals in five out of their last seven games. Orange Park’s Tre’Shaun Faison scored three goals during the team’s gold medal run.
If you’re unfamiliar with the sport, Goalball is a team sport primarily played by people who are blind or visually impaired.
The team is now focusing on qualifying for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Their first opportunity to qualify is at the 2023 ISBA World Games in Birmingham, England in August.
Check out my interview with head coach Keith Young on the team’s success and how one gets into the sport.
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