S2 Ep98: India Win the First Ever Women’s Blind Cricket Final at the IBSA World Blind Games
At the IBSA World Blind Games in Birmingham blind and partially sighted women from England Australia and India came together to compete on the cricket pitch for the first time. After a week of matches against each other on Saturday 26 August 2023 the final of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 Women’s Blind Cricket final was held at Edgbaston between Australia and India with a win for India. RNIB...
2m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep98: Pakistan Beat India to Win the IBSA World Blind Games Men’s Cricket Final
Edgbaston, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and many test matches came alive on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the IBSA World Blind Games Men’s Cricket final as Pakistan took on India. Many runs were scored during the match with a win to Pakistan by 8 wickets and RNIB Connect Radios Toby Davey caught up with, Yousaf Haroon, coach of the Pakistan Team during the pitch celebrations. Image...
4m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep98: Silver Medal for the Australian Blind Women’s Cricket Team at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
The final of the Women’s Blind Cricket at the IBSA World Games 2023 between India and Australia took place on Saturday 26 August 2023 at Edgbaston home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and host to many test match cricket finals too. Sadly a defeat for Australia in the first World Blind Women’s Cricket Championships but a great pairing of Cortney Webeck and Courtney Lewis 30 runs and 29 runs...
3m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Blind Romanian Chess Champ Takes Gold And Silver At World Games
Romania’s Dacian Pribeanub, scooped a gold and a silver medal at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham at the inaugural blind chess tournament. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to him after the awards ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Blind Romanian Chess Champ Takes Gold And Silver At World Games
Romania’s Dacian Pribeanub, scooped a gold and a silver medal at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham at the inaugural blind chess tournament. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to him after the awards ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Chess Makes It’s Debut At IBSA World Games
The game of blind chess made it’s debut at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the IBSA Chair of Chess, Sorin Lapadatu after the tournaments medals were awarded. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Sorin Lapadatu
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Anti Doping Officials Ensure Fair Play At Global Games
The 2023 IBSA World Games were held in Birmingham and, as with all elite athlete events, anti doping officials are in attendance. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to 2 of the officials involved in athlete testing. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Marcello & Juliana
3m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep96: Archery Have A Go Session For Blind And Partially Sighted People
As well as elite athletes competing at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, there’s also a chance for the public to have a go at some of the sports. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell went along to an archery session but did he score a gold? #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Checking Out His Arrows
8m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep95: IBSA World Games 2023 - Afternoon Edition - Interviewee - Dave Williams - Customer Experience Manager RNIB
7m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep94: Another Football Gold Medal for Argentina at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Another Gold medal for Argentina at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 as their men’s team win their 3rd gold at Blind Football to add to the one their women’s team won earlier in the games. It was a close thought match against China as it went down to penalties and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there on the pitch as the Argentina Team celebrated  and managed to chat with Matias Olivera fro...
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep93: World Champion GB VI Archer Steve Prowse Wins Gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
World Champion GB VI Archer Steve Prowse with his wife Lesley as his Spotter win gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023. RNIB Connect Radios Toby Davey caught up with Steve and Lesley just after they had received their gold medals. Image shows Steve and Lesley being interviewed by Toby, Steve wearing his gold medal with his right arm in a sling
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep93: Blind Veteran GB Archer Terry Piper Wins Gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Another VI Archery gold for Great Britain as blind veteran and wheelchair user Terry Piper wins gold in the Open Archery competition. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chatted with Terry just after he had been presented with his gold medal. Image shows Terry wearing his gold medal being interviewed by Toby
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep92: Team GB Judo Squad Complete Their Tournament At The IBSA World Games 2023
Blind and partially sighted Judoka from across the globe met at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the squad to find out how they got on. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep91: Family Fun At The IBSA Activation Zone
It’s not just about spectating at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, there are plenty of chances to get hands on and try some sports for yourself. Hywel Davies spoke to one family in the Activation Zone.
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep90: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Carlos Robinson, Scorer for the VI Power Lifting
As the competition hots up on the final day of the power lifting at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 our Toby Davey managed to catch a few words with Carlos Robinson, one of the power Lifting Scorers just before the  first round of power lifting got underway. Image shows Georgian Powerlifter Miriani Ognadze competing in the squat
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Blind Archery Tournament Enters Final Stages
The blind archery event at this year’s IBSA World Games is nearing a nail biting finish for some of the world’s best and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell caught up with Nick Thomas  who’s battling for 1st place. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Nick Thomas
6m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Archery Event Attracts Blind Competitors From Around The Globe
This year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham has teams from across the globe competing for medals and Paralympic places. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kathleen from Norway about her preparation for the archery event. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Interviewing Kathleen, Blind Archer
5m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: World Blind Archery Tournament Heads Into Final Stages
Steve Prowse and his wife Lesley are into the final stages of the blind archery competition at this year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to them before they took to the field for the final days shooting. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
10m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Charity Staff Helping Out At Global Blind Sports Event
Staff from UK sight loss charity RNIB have been volunteering their time at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Malcolm Wai, from RNIB, to find out what sports he’s been along to and what it was like handing over medals. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Malcom Wai
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Army Of Volunteers Are Supporting The IBSA World Games 2023
The International Blind Sports Federation is holding it’s 2023 world games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Val Humphries, from RNIB, who’s part of the volunteer army. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Interviewing Val Humphries
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep88: IBSA 2023 - Goalball Fans Flock To Coventry
The home crowds have been out in force supporting Team GB at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. Hywel Davies spoke with some of Team GB Goalball’s biggest fans.
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep87: IBSA 2023 - GB Men’s Goalball Head Coach Faye Dale
The IBSA Games came to an end for the GB Men’s Goalball team following a defeat to South Korea on Thursday. But there’s still plenty to be positive about, as Hywel Davies found out when he spoke to the team’s Head Coach, Faye Dale. Image: Head Coach Fay Dale
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep87: IBSA 2023 - Working At The Goalball Centre In Coventry
A large part of the success of the 2023 IBSA World Games can be attributed to the great number of support staff and volunteers present at each event. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one Table Official in Coventry with a personal link to Goalball.
2m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep86: IBSA 2023 - Joe Roper From Team GB Goalball
The Coventry Building Society Arena has been the hub of Goalball activity during the IBSA World Games, which is where Hywel Davies spoke to Joe Roper following Team GB’s Joe Roper after their final match of the tournament. Image: Goalball player Joe Roper.
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Laura Brooks, England VI Cricket Player Reflects on the Championships
Laura Brooks, from the England Women’s VI Cricket Team reflects on their first championships competing against Australia and India at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023. Sadly they lost to India in the final match of the games but good competitive cricket in Birmingham. Image shows both the Indian and England Women's Blind cricket teams on the pitch
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Claire Daniel, Operations Director Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Stadium
With the finals of the Visually Impaired Cricket of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place at Edgbaston on Saturday 26 August 2023 our Toby Davey popped round to the stadium to chat with Claire Daniel, Operations Director at Warwickshire county Cricket Club to find out how they have been working with IBSA and the ECB to make the finals as accessible for all the blind and partially sighted...
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Jess Lowe VI England Women’s Cricket Player
Proud Dad Nick reflects on how his daughter Jess Lowe and the rest of the England VI Cricket Team have been faring during the IBSA World Blind Games in Birmingham. Our Toby Davey caught up with Nick just after Jess had finished bowling the first over of a very critical match for England as they take on India in their final match of the games. Image shows IBSA World Blind Games Birmingham 2023
2m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - VI Judo Lesson
Have you ever wanted to have a go at some of the blind sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels?  Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind cricket, Blind Tennis, Blin...
18m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - Goalball Lesson
Have you ever wanted to have a go at some of the Blind Sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels? Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind cricket, Blind Tennis, Blind...
9m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep84: How Do Guide Runners Help Blind And Partially Sighted People Hit The Streets And Parks
Did you know that blind and partially sighted people can get out for a run, go jogging or even try park runs and marathons? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Guide Runner Donna Hall to find out more. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Donna Hall, Guide Runner
4m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep84: Archery Club Wants More Blind And Partially Sighted
Karen Dale wants to make archery more accessible at her club, and beyond, for blind and partially sighted people. She told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell why coming to the IBSA World Games in Birmingham has been a great help for information gathering. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Karen Dale
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep84: Uganda Has It’s First Blind Archer At IBSA World Games
Uganda are aiming for gold at this year’s IBSA Blind Games in Birmingham and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Head Coach Catherine to find out more about the game in the country. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Catherine the Uganda Coach
2m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep84: Archery Hits The Bullseye At IBSA World Games
Hilda Gibson is co-ordinating the 2023 IBSA World Games Archery Tournament and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the set up for the athletes. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Hilda
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep84: Vice Chair Of Sport Wales Promoting Archery For All
Pippa Britton OBE is a former Paralympian and now works with governing bodies to make the sport of archery more inclusive. She spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the sport while they were at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. #RNIBConnect  Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell chatting With Pippa
5m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep83: IBSA World Games 2023 - Afternoon Edition - Interviews - Alice Holloway - Strategic Programme Lead - Social Change
8m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep83: IBSA World Games 2023 - Afternoon Edition - Interviews - ELCOs Liv and Talia
6m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - Blind Football Lesson
Have you ever wanted to have a go at some of the blind sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels? Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind Cricket, Blind Tennis, Blind...
7m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Neil Balmforth GB VI Tennis Player
More from the VI Tennis courts at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham as our Toby chats with Neil Balmforth GB VI Tennis player about how he took up playing tennis again after starting to lose his sight. Image shows Toby interviewing Neil.
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Monika Smith, GB VI Tennis Player
Monika Smith is one of the GB VI Tennis Players taking part in the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham, a member of Metro Blind Sport who has regular coaching from Harlow Tennis Club too. Our Toby Davey grabbed a few words with Monika just before her first match of the games and began by asking her how she first got into VI Tennis. Image shows Toby interviewing Monika
5m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Louise Assioun GB VI Tennis Head Coach
With competition hotting up for all the VI Tennis players at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 our Toby managed to grab a few minutes with Louise Assioun GB VI Tennis Head Coach to find out a bit more about her role as head coach at the games and how she feels the GB VI Tennis players might fare during the games. Image shows Toby interviewing Louise
5m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Sophie Hall, LTA Disability Competitions Manager
As players from many nations take to the courts for the Visually Impaired Tennis at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham our Toby caught up with Sophie Hall, Disability Competitions Manager at the Lawn Tennis Association to find out a bit more about VI Tennis and the competition which will be taking place over the next few days leading up to the final matches on Sunday 27 August 2023. ...
3m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Sight Classifications B1, B2 and B3 Explained by Joy Myint, Games Classifier
Ever wondered what the sight classifications of B1, B2 and B3 mean within blind and partially sighted Sport? Joy Myint, one of the Classifiers at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 explains what they all mean and her role at the games to our Toby Davey. Image shows IBSA World Blind Games Birmingham 2023 logo
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep82: Sport England’s Support For Sports Inclusion
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Chris Whittaker from Sport England about improving access to sport for people with disabilities. They caught up at the recent IBSA World Games in Birmingham. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA Logo
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep81: IBSA 2023 - GB Showdown Player Jack Peters
The game of Showdown is on the rise in the UK and Hywel Davies has been speaking to Jack Peters from Showdown UK between matches at the IBSA World Games to find out more about the sport. To learn more about Showdown visit - Showdown | British Blind Sport (https://britishblindsport.org.uk/az/showdown) Image: Jack standing at the table with the ball in his left and and glove and paddle in his r...
2m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep79: New IBSA President Attends World Games In Birmingham
Ilgar Rahimov is the new IBSA President and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell how he intends to grow sports in the competition and help more blind and partially sighted people into sport. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA Logo
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep80: Exploring The Activation Zone With Toby Addison
There’s so much to explore at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham and away from the competition itself, Hywel Davies spoke to blind social media star Toby Addison about what’s on offer at the Activation Zone.
3m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep79: More Sporting Events Are Getting Audio Description.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Allan March, from Allan March Sport LTD, to find out how audio description for live sporting events is growing around the globe. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA Logo
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep79: Injury Won’t Keep Blind Judo Champ From Supporting Team GB
Despite picking up a serious leg injury at a recent world tournament, Dan Powell was at the IBSA World Games to cheer on his team GB judo squad members. He told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell why the sport is great for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA Logo
4m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep78: IBSA 2023 - England Captain John McDougall Reflects On His Side's Performance In The Partially Sighted Football Final
Extra time was needed to separate the sides in a frantic final at the men’s Partially sighted football. The final score Ukraine 4 England 3. Hywel Davies caught up with England Captain John McDougall after the game. Image: Captains John McDougall (England) and Robert Tremba (Ukraine) shake hands before the final.
1m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep77: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - Visually Impaired Tennis Lesson
If you have ever wanted to have a go at some of the Blind Sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels?  Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind cricket, Blind Tennis, B...
5m Aug 23, 2023
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