Category Archives: National Team/Equipe Nationale

Canadian Blind Sports Association kicks off fundraising push ahead of Paralympics


Canadian Blind Sports Association (CBSA) is calling on Canadians to rally behind the Women’s National Goalball Team ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8.

The Canadian Women’s Team made international headlines last November when they secured a Paralympics bid with a thrilling victory over the U.S. in the final of the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games. As the national sport governing body for goalball in Canada, CBSA wants to ensure that the team’s momentum continues on the pathway to Paris. (more…)

CBSA Announces Adam Kelemet as New Head Coach of Men’s National Goalball Team


The Canadian Blind Sports Association (CBSA) is thrilled to formally introduce Adam Kelemet as the new Head Coach of the Men’s National Team. Adam brings an exceptional background in coaching high performance team sports and a wealth of experience working with elite athletes. (more…)

Head Coach: Canadian Men’s National Goalball Team


Canadian Blind Sports Association is seeking a Head Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Goalball Team. Reporting to the High Performance Director (HPD), the Head Coach is responsible for the National Team athletes’ on-court and off court preparation.
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Canadian Goalball Teams Nominated for 2023 Parapan Am Games


Canadian Blind Sports Association is pleased to announce the nomination of both Men’s and Women’s Goalball teams who will compete at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile from November 12th – 26th. The Parapan Am Games serves as a direct qualifier to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. (more…)

2023 IBSA World Games


Canadian Blind Sports Association is pleased to announce the following WNT Athletes travelling to Coventry, UK to take part in the 2023 IBSA World Games. The WNT is looking to build off of their 4th place finish at the 2022 World Championships. (more…)