AgaveMaria Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I know Wrestling offers good opportunities for full participation to blind athletes. At least in Folkstyle/HS/College. Not sure about Freestyle so someone can let us know. The only change on the mat is constant contact between the wrestlers. What other sports offer full participation to blind athletes? ” Never attribute to inspiration that which can be adequately explained by delusion”.
BigRedFan Posted January 24 Posted January 24 18 minutes ago, AgaveMaria said: I know Wrestling offers good opportunities for full participation to blind athletes. At least in Folkstyle/HS/College. Not sure about Freestyle so someone can let us know. The only change on the mat is constant contact between the wrestlers. What other sports offer full participation to blind athletes? Depends on how you define "full participation". Swimming (complete with flip turns: talk about trust!). Cycling (tandem bikes as stoker). Road running (with a sighted pacer).
Idaho Posted January 24 Posted January 24 It's probably a game called Goal Ball Sponsored by INTERMAT
D3UC157 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I would think repetitive, ‘games’ would be accessible; such as: cornhole, bowling, darts.
flyingcement Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Shout out to American University's Max Leete who wrestles with extreme visual impairment 1
D3UC157 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I don’t know how you would learn it but Men’s Gymnastics - the Rings. I don’t believe you ever let go until dismount? So maybe? Possibly pommel horse also? Wrestling is definitely up there in terms of being one of the most inclusive for impaired athletes. Blind, deaf, missing/no appendages can all compete (and find significant success). If you can move, you can probably find a way to wrestle.
Corby Posted January 24 Posted January 24 26 minutes ago, flyingcement said: Shout out to American University's Max Leete who wrestles with extreme visual impairment I have watched him a few times guys have to start touching his hands . And once you get space the ref stops it and restarts. 1
Wrestleknownothing Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I have heard of golf and softball with the ball emitting sound for location. 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge
MPhillips Posted January 24 Posted January 24 8 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: I have heard of golf and softball with the ball emitting sound for location. We have hockey like that as well. Heavier, bigger puck that makes sound. 1 .
jdalu75 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) Robert Allman, Penn 1939 https://www.eiwawrestling.org/HOF/Hall_of_Fame/allman-robert?view=bio Edited January 25 by jdalu75 correction
jdalu75 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Fishing has competitive events, right? I would think sight is helpful but optional.
PSULou64 Posted January 25 Posted January 25 There is an Olympic archer from South Korea named Im Dong-hyun who was legally blind, I think he had some vision but not much. That was impressive to watch him shoot
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