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A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023. The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Evan Molloy, a medal winning visually impaired Judo athlete. #RNIBConnect Image: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023. The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to former Paralympian and Chief Operations Officer for RNIB, David Clarke. #RNIBConnect Image: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023. The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, chief exec of British Blind Sport. #RNIBConnect Image: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

With days getting longer and warmer, many of us are looking for different ways to boost our mood. Now, one great way of doing that is by getting out and enjoying the fresh air. And what better way to do that than with a little bit of cycling?  Well, if you are visually impaired and live in Scotland, you could try out tandem cycling thanks to the fantastic In Tandem project. To find out a bit more our Paulina Kuchorew has been chatting with Andrew Campbell from Cycling UK and Chair of the Ayrshire Tandem Club Natalie Jamieson. Find out more by searching for Ayrshire Tandem Club on Facebook. Image shows 2 people on a tandem bike, the stoker in the back is smiling and showing a piece sign as they look back. 

IBSA is the International Blind Sports Federation and their World Games will take place in Birmingham in 2023. Visually impaired athletes from 70 countries will compete for medals and places in the Paralympics, in sports like Football, Goalball and Judo. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, from British Blind Sport, to learn more about the games and the launch which takes place on April 27th 2022. To watch the launch event live visit: International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) - YouTube If you'd like more information about the games, go to https://ibsasport.org/ For details about British Blind Sport, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's See Sport Differently logo

Metro Blind Sport, based in London, is a charity which aims to get more blind and partially sighted people actively enjoying a wide range of sports and leisure activities. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Martin Symcox to learn more about their athletics event, taking place in London on June 11th, which will have sports for people of all fitness levels. If you'd like more info on the event, go to www.metroblindsport.org #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo

RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg chats to Olympic medal winning boxer and current AEW wrestler Anthony Ogogo about sight loss, how he picked himself up following his retirement from boxing and his time in All Elite Wrestling. Photo is of Anthony Ogogo smiling as he walks to the ring at AEW's 2021 Double Or Nothing event.

Since the pandemic began the National Lottery has given millions of pounds to community football sides across the country. The Barry Town United Pan Disability side is one team who've benefited from this support. Hywel went to meet the side's visually impaired coach Chloe Mc Bratney and former England captain Karen Carney. Image shows former England Captain Karen Carney watching as coach Chloe McBratney crouches to give a high five to her guide dog Emily.

Barry Snell chats to Roger Cole ahead of the blind golf season, which gets underway on the 9th April with the Primary Club Match Play. Roger, who will be competing in the tournament, is looking for more blind and partially sighted people to give it a go & he discusses the many benefits of being involved in blind golf. If you would like to find out more about the game of blind golf, click below https://ewblindgolf.co.uk

Winter Paralympics GB youngest athlete, 19 year-old visually impaired skier Neil Simpson along with his 21 year-old Brother Andrew not only won the first Paralympics GB Gold of the Beijing games in the Super G but they have just won a Bronze in the Super Combined. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with the Banchory boys, Neil and Andrew Simpson to find out what winning a Bronze and Gold medal in their first Winter Paralympic Games means to them both and whether they had gone into their first games expecting to win medals Neil began by saying how proud he is of how well they have done so far in their first Winter Paralympic Games and how both the Gold in the Super G and the Bronze in the Super Combined have been a real bonus for them in their first games. Neil then explained to Toby how in the Super Combined they made a bit of a mistake in the Super G but had a great run in the Slalom which put them back on the podium. Andrew told Toby that as they have been skiing together for years they don’t nee

A silver medal in the Super G at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games for Paralympics GB visually impaired Skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her Guide Skier Gary Smith not only takes Menna’s Winter Paralympic Games medal tally to 5 but also crowns Menna as the most decorated Winter Paralympics GB Athlete in history so far! Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Menna and Gary from Beijing to find out what that Super G medal run was like for them and how proud does Menna feel now that she has been crown most decorated Winter Paralympics GB Athlete in history. Menna and Gary took Toby through the Super G Silver Medal run with some tricky bits for Menna with patches of light and dark due to the sunshine in Beijing. How they communicate to each other through the headsets that they wear and how Menna also follows Gary in his bright yellow jacket too during their competition runs. With no training run for the Super G, Gary talks about how important the inspection of the course is and how he and Menna talk th

Scottish Disability Golf and Curling is dedicated to bringing 2 great sports to everyone, no matter what their disability. There's opportunities for experienced players and complete novices to get involved with free professional training, leagues, competitions and a great opportunity to make new friends. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the game, as a blind player, and how people can get involved. For more information, go to https://www.scottishdgc.org.uk/ #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's See Sport Differently logo

Let's chat sport. Staying active can be a great way to not only look after our health and wellbeing but also to socialise and meet new people. So today, we're hearing all about a new project that is inviting visually impaired people to give Rugby a go in Scotland! Maggie Lawrie from Strathmore Community Rugby Trust spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the sessions and how to join in.  The sessions run every Sunday morning at the Forfar Community Campus and are available to anyone 18-years or over.  To find out more email: info@strathmoretrust.co.uk or visit: https://www.strathmoretrust.co.uk/ Image shows an outline of a person running with a rugby ball in their hand with the words: 'Developing People Through Rugby' underneath. 

Today (Tuesday 22 February 2022) Paralympics GB have announced the selected athletes who will be representing Great Britain in Beijing at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games (4 - 13 March 2022). RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with visually impaired alpine skier Millie Knight who along with her Guide Skier, Bret Wild, have been selected to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. Millie first competed in the Winter Paralympic Games at the age of 14 out in Sochi in 2014 with her Mum as her Guide Skier and she was picked to hold the flag and lead out the team too.  Millie went on to compete with her Guide Skier Bret Wild in the winter games in PyeongChang in 2018 and won two silver medals. Millie and Bret recently became Super Combined Champions at the 2022 World Championships which were held in Norway in January 2022. Millie began by telling Toby how she got into skiing and competing in those early days with her Mum as her Guide Skier. Millie then explained to Toby how she and Bret work

An upcoming event in Liverpool is hoping to give blind and partially sighted people of all ages the chance to try new sports. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. If you're in the Merseyside area and would like to give it a go, you can go along to the Greenbank Sports Academy on Sunday February 13th. Or sign up beforehand at www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/events/lets-get-active-day-liverpool/ 

Each year, the charity British Blind Sport holds it's, free and popular, swimming gala for visually impaired children aged 3 to 17. There's fun for beginners and competitions for swimmers who like a challenge and everyone is welcome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Philippa Bass, from BBS, to learn more about the event and how you can register to attend. If you'd like more info about BBS, or the swimming gala, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk You can also call them on 01926 424 247 or email philippa@britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: British Blind Sport logo

You may be surprised to learn that, as a country famous for it's love of football, Scotland doesn't have many options for blind or partially sighted people to take up the game. That might be about to change though with the help of RNIB Scotland, Bathgate CFC and partners like the Scottish Football Association. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Dan Meikle from RNIB Scotland to learn more about the grass roots opportunities which are now gaining traction. We also hear from partially sighted footballer Neil Atkinson and Paul from Bathgate Community Football Club. If you'd like more info about Bathgate CFC, go to www.bathgatethistlecfc.co.uk or search for them on social media. #RNIBConnect Image: See Sport Differently logo

Barry Snell catches up with Stuart Shepherd and Stuart Richards, 2 of the 'Wrekin Rowers' who have just completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3000 mile row across the Atlantic Ocean. The four-man crew were fundraising for RNIB and the Severn Hospice and have so far managed to raise more than £106k. If you would like to find out more about the Wrekin Rowers please click on the link below: Wrekin-rowers.com Image: Wrekin rowers logo, a drawing of the crew inside their boat with waves surrounding them}

By his own admission, Dave Williams said he was the type of person who wouldn't run for a bus and getting fit wasn't his first priority. After being bitten by the tandem cycling bug, he moved onto running completely by accident. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Dave to find out how you can team up with a guide runner, how you start off your running journey and how you get to the stage where your looking to compete in some of the biggest marathons in the world. If you'd like more info on Guide Runners, or other sporting opportunities, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Boston Marathon logo 

British Blind Sport is a charity which is dedicated to making sport and leisure activities as accessible as possible for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. They also work with governing bodies, along with industry leaders and providers, to make venues and opportunities open and welcoming for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alex Pitts, from BBS, to look ahead to events like their annual swimming gala, Have A Go Days around the UK and a massive project called See Sport Differently. If you'd like more information about British Blind Sport, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk You can also email info@britishblindsport.org.uk or call 01926 424 247. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's See Sport Differently logo