Finland men's national goalball team is the men's national team of

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. Goalball is a

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designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team takes part in international competitions.

Paralympic Games

At the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem,

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, twelve teams took part. The team finished seventh. New York hosted the

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where thirteen teams participated and the team finished tenth.

Regional championships

The team competes in the IBSA Europe goalball region. Groups A and C are held one year, and Group B the following year. Strong teams move towards Group A.

References

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