U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Announces Roster for Paris 2024 Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Announces Roster for Paris 2024 Paralympic Goalball Men’s Team (July 16, 2024) – Colorado Springs, CO – The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) proudly announces the roster for the U.S. Paralympic Goalball Men’s Team set to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games marks a significant milestone for our athletes, who have shown exceptional dedication and performance in the lead-up to this global event. The nominated athletes will represent the United States in the goalball competition, a team sport designed for athletes with visual impairments. The six (6) athletes…  Read More

USABA NORTH EAST NATIONAL GOALBALL QUALIFIER RECAP: JUNE 21-23, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ

The USABA National Goalball Qualifier took place from June 21-23 at the Haddon Heights Community Center in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. The tournament saw an intense competition with a total of 21 teams divided across three divisions: a ten-team men’s top division, a six-team women’s division, and a five-team men’s B division. In the men’s top division, the Republicans emerged victorious, defeating the Jawns in a thrilling final with a high-scoring game that ended 9-4. The Republicans’ roster was highlighted by national team athletes Christian King, Zion Walker, and Hussam Itani. The New York Empire secured the bronze medal in…  Read More

Force, Monarchs and Renegades win gold at Southeast Qualifier

Twenty-two teams went head-to-head at the USABA Southeast National Goalball Qualifier, May 24-26, at the Smyrna Community Center in Smyrna, Georgia. The tournament was divided into an eight-team men's A division, an eight-team men's B division and a six-team women's division. In an exciting women's final, the Ohio Monarchs edged the Atlanta Blazers, 7-6. The Monarchs roster featured Tokyo 2020 Paralympic teammates Mindy Cook and Eliana Mason. They were joined by Makalia Lama, Yaqi Schumacher and Leah Smeltzer, and coached by Keith Young and James Wallace. Ohio Monarchs (l to r) Coach Keith Young, Eliana Mason, Yaqi Schumacher, Makalia Lama,…  Read More

USABA and Google Pixel Announce Marketing Collaboration

(May 16, 2024) – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is proud to announce a collaboration with Google, naming Google Pixel as the organization's official global technology partner. In 2024, Google Pixel will provide Pixel phones, watches, earbuds and tablets to athletes in the USABA Sport Ambassador Program, representing Paralympians and national team athletes from various sports, including goalball, blind soccer, track and field, and triathlon. This multi-sport group of athletes within the blind and visually impaired community will activate their new Pixel devices on an unlimited phone plan from Google Fi Wireless to stay connected from anywhere in the world as they compete…  Read More