The Ghana Gold Board has thrown its weight behind the development of parasports in the country by supporting the 2025 National Goalball Championship organised by the Ghana Blind Sports Federation.

The tournament, held from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025, brought together visually impaired athletes from 15 regions at the University of Cape Coast Sports Complex.

Goalball, a Paralympic sport designed exclusively for persons who are blind or visually impaired, was played with remarkable intensity and skill throughout the three-day event.

With three players on each side and guided solely by the sound of the ball, teams showcased exceptional coordination, confidence and athleticism.

Professional referees officiated all matches, maintaining high standards of fairness and sportsmanship.

The event saw participants from blind associations across the country transported to and camped on the UCC campus, creating an environment of camaraderie and healthy competition.

In the male division, the Eastern Region team emerged champions, followed by Upper East, Upper West and Ahafo Region in second, third and fourth places respectively.

In the female division, the Volta Region team claimed the top spot, with Ashanti Region placing second, Western North third, and Bono East fourth.

The Ghana Gold Board, through its Special Interventions Program Unit, made a significant cash donation to support the organisation of the event, an intervention that organizers described as timely and impactful.

Speaking in an interview with the Media Relations Unit of the GoldBod, the President of the Ghana Blind Sports Federation expressed profound gratitude for the support.

According to him, “Out of all the support we received, GoldBod gave us the biggest cash donation.”

He noted that organising such tournaments is crucial to promoting healthy lifestyles, building confidence, and offering the visually impaired community the same joy, entertainment and bragging rights that sports provide to all Ghanaians.

Participants at the event also shared their excitement, expressing joy at the opportunity to travel from their various regions to compete, socialize and represent their communities.

Many thanked the Ghana Gold Board for believing in them and investing in their development.

Organizers say the success of the 2025 edition highlights the importance of sustained support for parasports and the empowerment of persons with disabilities.

The Ghana Gold Board’s involvement, they added, demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, dignity and national development.