Goalball at the 2024 Summer Paralympics is the scheduled international competition in the sport of goalball for athletes with visual impairments, to be held as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event will feature separate men's and women's tournaments, each traditionally comprising ten qualified national teams. Qualification for the 2024 Games is based on performances at designated regional championships, world rankings, and the 2022 and 2023 International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball World Championships; specific qualification slots and the final list of participating nations have not yet been confirmed.
The competition will take place in a venue selected by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee; as of the latest available information, the precise location and competition schedule have not been publicly released. Standard goalball rules—as governed by the IBSA—will apply, with matches played on a rectangular court marked with tactile lines and a ball equipped with internal bells. Teams are composed of three on‑court players and up to three substitutes, and games consist of two 12‑minute halves.
Historical context: goalball has been a Paralympic sport since its debut at the 1976 Toronto Games. In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, twelve men's and ten women's teams competed, with the United States, Brazil, and Turkey among the medalists. The 2024 tournament is expected to follow a similar format, though any alterations to the competition structure will be announced by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and IBSA prior to the Games.
Current status of detailed information
- Venue: Not yet announced.
- Competition dates: Not yet announced.
- Qualified teams: Pending final qualification results; details will be released by the IPC and IBSA.
Until official releases provide concrete data, these aspects remain unavailable. Insufficient Encyclopedic Information.
