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Blind & V I Sports News Links 2008

Links to news stories about blind & visually impaired peoples' sport activities of all kinds.  Total 211 Links

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December 2008 (10 Links)

• Tandem Pilots and Blind/Visually Impaired Riders Wanted SOURCE British Cycling, 22/12/08
• Soccersight success at Edgar Street SOURCE Hereford United FC, 22/12/08
• V I Bowls club seeks new members SOURCE This is The West Country, 19/12/08
• Blind cricketer backed after row SOURCE BBC Sport, 17/12/08
• Controversy over England blind cricket team's victory over Australia SOURCE The Telegrpah, 17/12/08
• England win to retain blind Ashes SOURCE BBC Sport, 16/12/08
• England edge towards Blind Ashes SOURCE English Cricket Board, 14/12/08
• Second blind cricket one day international washed out SOURCE English Cricket Board, 12/12/08
• Work to start on UK’s biggest outdoor disabled cycling centre SOURCE Cumberland News, 12/12/08
• Paralympics star Libby Clegg on how sport helped her cope with debilitating sight loss SOURCE Daily Record, 3/12/08

November 2008 (4 Links)

• Blind skier wins place in GB squad SOURCE Rutland and Stamford Mercury, 28/11/08
• Blind boy learns from the best SOURCE Halesowen News, 27/11/08
• Blind bowlers want to be kings of pins! SOURCE Shields Gazette, 20/11/08
• Everton blind footballers prove the beautiful game is for all SOURCE Everton Banter, 18/11/08

October 2008 (15 Links)

• Blind bowlers top the bill at Blackpool SOURCE Blackpool Gazette, 30/10/08
• Blind tennis tournament at elite Roehampton centre SOURCE Wandsworth Guardian, 30/10/08
• World Series the crowning glory for blind commentator SOURCE Scotsman.com, 29/10/08
• Blind bowlers set up their own green SOURCE Bradford Telegraph & Argus, 28/10/08
• Keeley names squad for 2008 Partially Sighted World Soccer Championships in Argentina SOURCE TheFA.com, 20/10/08
• This is a great day and I’m so glad to be here * V I Cyclist Aileen McGlynn * SOURCE Paisley Express, 17/10/08
• VIPs feel the air on a Peak District tandem treat SOURCE Sheffield Telegraph, 17/10/08
• National award for blind Blackpool swim girl, 5 SOURCE Blackpool Gazette, 17/10/08
• Soccer skills classes for Derry's visually impaired SOURCE Derry Journal, 14/10/08
• Bowls quartet miss out for Somerset SOURCE Bridgwater Mercury, 10/10/08
• Mary To Represent Scotland At Blind Comp In Oz SOURCE Mearns Leader, 10/10/08
• GFC Launch Commentary For Visually Impaired SOURCE Gillingham Football Club, 10/10/08
• Trent Bridge backs visually impaired cricket SOURCE Mansfield Chadd, 9/10/08
• Notts host visually impaired match SOURCE English Cricket Board, 9/10/08
• Cup highlight win for blind bowlers SOURCE Buckinghamshire Advertiser, 9/10/08

September 2008 (36 Links)

• Bridgwater bowlers complete national title double SOURCE Bridgwater Mercury, 27/9/08
• Sporting campaign suits blind golfers to a tee SOURCE South Yorkshire Star, 26/9/08
• Football without limits SOURCE Fifa.com, 24/9/08
• Football for visually impaired kids SOURCE Londonderry Sentinel, 24/9/08
• Mountaineering Council of Scotland Visually Impaired Course Successful SOURCE MCofS Website, 22/9/08
• Naomi Riches wins rowing bronze SOURCE Bucks Free Press, 20/9/08
• Blind cricket match went down well SOURCE Wakefield Express, 19/9/08
• Blind Northern Ireland sprinter aiming to join Pistorius at London Olympics SOURCE InsideTheGames.com, 19/9/08
• MP to play blind at pool SOURCE Westmoreland Gazette, 19/9/08
• Jonathan continues to defy the odds SOURCE Middleton Guardian, 17/9/08
• Adesoji sprints his way to silver medal SOURCE Barking * Dagenham Recorder, 17/9/08
• Barnet blind bowlers take on Welwyn in annual match SOURCE Welwyn & Hatfield Times, 16/9/08
• Visually impaired Irish sprinter wins gold in the Paralympics SOURCE The Guardian, 14/9/08
• Swimmer given cash boost SOURCE Biggleswade Today, 12/9/08
• Blind footballers still hope for glory SOURCE Hereford Times, 11/9/08
• Blind golfer Mike helps bring home Auld Enemies Cup SOURCE Hamilton Advertiser, Scotland 11/9/08
• Blind runner ready for Robin Hood half-marathon SOURCE This is Nottingham, 11/9/08
• Derek's 'running blind' 10k challenge SOURCE Somerset County Gazette, 11/9/08
• Braveheart Mike SOURCE Carluke Gazette, 10/9/08
• Blind bowlers are wizards of ten-pin world SOURCE Lancashire Evening Post, 8/9/08
• Blind bowlers forced out of Blackpool SOURCE Blackpool Gazette, 8/9/08
• Quilter just misses out on bronze medal SOURCE Kent Online, 8/9/08
• Run with a world record holder SOURCE This is Jersey, 8/9/08
• McGlynn finds golden touch in Beijing to retain title SOURCE Aberdeen Press and Journal, 7/9/08
• Beijing sprint double is Neil’s Games target SOURCE Aberdeen Evening Express, 6/9/08
• Sailors show blind ambition SOURCE Norwich Evening News, 6/9/08
• China Fleet shines for blind golf showpiece SOURCE This is Plymouth, 6/9/08
• Scottish sprinters are finally back at Games SOURCE Glasgow Herald, 5/9/08
• Tandem cycling club for visually impaired inspired by Olympics SOURCE This is Derbyshire, 5/9/08
• Quilter's Paralympic preparation is spot-on SOURCE Sussex Argus, 4/9/08
• Ellis is ready to make big splash on Paralympic debut in Beijing SOURCE This is Derbyshire, 4/9/08
• History of the Paralympics SOURCE BBC Sport, 4/9/08
• Mike will defend British golf title on his home turf SOURCE Hamilton Advertiser, Scotland 4/9/08
• Tenpin bowling win for Wyre Wizards SOURCE This is Lancashire, 3/9/08
• Hawks scoops bronze at UK indoor championships SOURCE This is Local London, 2/9/08
• Sports fun day for blind people SOURCE Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 1/9/08

August 2008 (32 Links)

• V I Judoist Ian Rose flies off on golden mission SOURCE Bucks Free Press, 29/8/08
• Bowler Gail blows them all away SOURCE Lowestoft Journal, 29/8/08
• A guiding hand * features blind triathlete Maggie Boyes * SOURCE Tri247.com, 28/8/08
• Sprint star aims for double gold SOURCE Londonderry Sentinel, 27/8/08
• How does blind football work? SOURCE Wales Online, 24/8/08
• Paralympics hope after misfortune SOURCE BBC News, 22/8/08
• Going for gold at paralympics SOURCE Glasgow Evening Times, 22/8/08
• Blind waterskier Janet Gray flees blaze in Italian hotel SOURCE Belfast Telegraph, 22/8/08
• Blind football academy launched by Brooking SOURCE Hereford Times, 21/8/08
• Archery for blind people SOURCE Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 21/8/08
• Actionnaires get Blunsdon invite SOURCE Swindon Advertiser, 21/8/08
• Golf ace Mayo finishes best of British SOURCE Carluke Advertiser, 20/8/08
• Bellevue's blind bowling club gets a cash boost from AVOW SOURCE Wrexham Leader, 20/8/08
• Blind footballer to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics SOURCE Birmingham Mail, 19/8/08
• Visually impaired club bowls its way to raise funds SOURCE News Post Leader, Northumberland 19/8/08
• A perfect shot in the dark: Jimmy Murray SOURCE The Irish Independent, 18/8/08
• Ex-teacher in tilt at blind bowls title SOURCE Yorkshire Post, 18/8/08
• Blind footballers in bid for golden glory SOURCE MIdlands Express & Star, 16/8/08
• Filey bowler set for aussie trip SOURCE Filey Mercury, 16/8/08
• Akhil gets VIP treatment at cricket SOURCE Somerset County Gazette, 16/8/08
• Sports day for blind SOURCE Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 16/8/08
• Blind man rides again SOURCE Asian News, 14/8/08
• Marvellous double for blind golf champ * features video clip * SOURCE Bradford Telegraph, 13/8/08
• Yeovil Town are looking for commentators SOURCE Yeovil Express, 13/8/08
• A different spin on the game of golf SOURCE Irish Times, 13/8/08
• Cricket in the dark SOURCE The Voice online, 11/8/08
• Jim gets prestigious world chance on * blind golf * merit SOURCE Harborough Mail, 8/8/08
• Golf saved me, says blind John SOURCE This is Staffordshire, 8/8/08
• Blind team scoops Test victory SOURCE I C Solihull, 8/8/08
• Blind Coventry footballer ready for Beijing Olympics SOURCE Coventry Telegraph, 8/8/08
• British Blind Golf Open set to tee off at Massereene SOURCE Antrim TImes, Ireland 5/8/08
• 2nd Blind international England v West Indies Moseley C.C. Solihull SOURCE BlindCricket.org.uk, 4/8/08

July 2008 (17 Links)

• Sheffield to host Goalball World Championships 2010 SOURCE Sheffield Telegraph, 30/7/08
• Soccer school for amputees opens SOURCE features Wayne Perry SOURCE Sheffield Telegraph, 25/7/08
• Sight handicap won't halt my golf SOURCE Coventry Telegraph, 24/7/08
• Blind horse rider saddles up for top national games SOURCE Bridlington Free Press, 22/7/08
• Commentary Headsets Available For Impaired SOURCE Northampton Town FC, 21/7/08
• Fachie's tips put youngsters in the running SOURCE Aberdeen Press and Journal, 18/7/08
• Stuart Broad meets England Visually Impaired Cricket Team SOURCE Newham Recorder, 16/7/08
• Cricket lover George refuses to be bowled out by loss of sight SOURCE Journal Live, 15/7/08
• Cricket club for the blind launched SOURCE Northern Echo, 15/7/08
• London Sports V Metro Sports BCEW / Nemesys League SOURCE BlindCricket.org.uk, 12/7/08
• Sprinter Smyth targets gold SOURCE BBC Sport, 11/7/08
• Aileen Is Gearing Up For Gold SOURCE Paisley Daily Express, 9/7/08
• Beijing joy for Kappes SOURCE Stockport Express, 9/7/08
• No Limits for Leeds Children SOURCE Action for Blind People, 7/7/08
• Gould keeps focused on the ball SOURCE This is Wiltshire, 4/7/08
• Beijing 2008 Venues Now Tactile SOURCE International Paralympic Committee, 4/7/08
• Irish Paralympic Team for Beijing 2008 announced SOURCE IrishCycling.com, 4/7/08
• Belfast to host the world blind golf championships SOURCE Belfast Telegraph, 2/7/08

June 2008 (17 Links)

• Visually-Impaired Bowling Tournament is a big success SOURCE Bridgwater Mercury, 28/6/08
• Kids given lessons in golf SOURCE Hamilton Advertiser, 26/6/08
• Paralympic show jumping seeks international recognition SOURCE Horse and Hound, 22/6/08
• Blind Steve happy to take back seat in tandem tour SOURCE This is Hampshire, 20/6/08
• Blind players taste EURO atmosphere SOURCE UEFA.com, 19/6/08
• Scotland’s top blind golfers compete in Hamilton event SOURCE Hamilton Advertiser, 19/6/08
• Blind footballers set to shine at Euro 2008 SOURCE Hereford Times, 19/6/08
• Blind cricket ace faces a busy season ahead SOURCE Redditch Advertiser, 18/6/08
• Special chance for youngsters to have a go SOURCE Morley Advertiser, Leeds 18/6/08
• GB select Beijing athletics squad SOURCE BBC Disability Sport, 13/6/08
• Paralympic joy for Ben SOURCE News Shopper, 9/6/08
• Riders gear up for trip to twin town SOURCE Bradford Telegraph & Argus, 4/6/08
• V I Cricketer Mark Bond set for Caribbean 'trip of a lifetime' SOURCE Kent Online, 3/6/08
• Tessa Sanderson OBE leads judo talent try out day for visually impaired SOURCE Newham Recorder, 2/6/08
• V I Sprinter Neil Fachie a step closer to securing a place in Beijing SOURCE Aberdeen Press & Journal, 2/6/08
• Great event for V I competitors: British Blind Sport Tenpin Bowling Championships SOURCE South Yorkshire Star, 2/6/08
• Kent facilities in frame for Paralympic athletes * including V I swimmer Dervis Konuralp * SOURCE Kent News, 1/6/08

May 2008 (29 Links)

• International football success is being planned in Hereford SOURCE Hereford Times, 30/5/08
• Rugby League World magazine available in audio format for blind people SOURCE TotalRL.com, 30/5/08
• Sports council helps to fund goalkeeper’s trip SOURCE Hereford Times, 30/5/08
• Swinford’s John bowls ’em over SOURCE Western People, Ireland 28/5/08
• Carl targets SOURCE V I Archery championships SOURCE Chorley Guardian, 28/5/08
• Is Doug, 92,county's oldest bowler? SOURCE Skegness Standard, 27/5/08
• Special Euro 2008 service for visually impaired SOURCE UEFA.com, 26/5/08
• Sue is ready to keep on running SOURCE Chester Chronicle, 23/5/08
• Marathon man Dave Heeley gears up for new challenge SOURCE Birmingham Mail, 23/5/08
• Blind skier fails in record bid SOURCE BBC Sports, 22/5/08
• Former Villa footballer Shaw links up with Withe for visually impaired students SOURCE Queen Alexander's College, 21/5/08
• Future sailing champs meet Exmouth's Olympic hopefuls on the Estuary SOURCE Royal Yachting Association, 21/5/08
• Blind football team go for Beijing glory SOURCE Worcester News. 21/5/08
• British duo set for Beijing event SOURCE BBC Disability Sport, 21/5/08
• Deafblind woman completes sponsored swim SOURCE Essex Echo, 19/5/08
• Youngsters gear up for outdoor adventures SOURCE Edinburgh Evening News, 18/5/08
• Blind golfers to benefit at Marlborough captain's day SOURCE Swindon Advertiser, 17/5/08
• Inside Sport: Des Kelly tries blind football SOURCE video clip with sound SOURCE BBC Sport, 16/5/08
• Organisers score hit with 'Goalball' SOURCE Scarborough Evening News, 14/5/08
• McGlynn strikes gold yet again and clinches new world record SOURCE I C Renfrewshire, 14/5/08
• Paralympic Riders Continue with Winning Spree SOURCE Irish Cycling, 13/5/08
• Sussex judo ace set for Beijing SOURCE The Argus, 13/5/08
• Sprinter Jason Smyth strikes Gold SOURCE Belfast Newsletter, 11/5/08
• Gold For St Thomas's Linzi at the British International Swimming Championships SOURCE Arbroath Herald, 8/5/08
• School 1st XI Plays Blind On Caribbean Cricket Tour SOURCE Private School News, 7/5/08
• Paralympic stars to watch in Manchester SOURCE features Aileen McGlynn SOURCE BBC Sport, 6/5/08
• Double cup joy for knowle boss, as Queen Alexanders College VI team win SOURCE I C Solihull, 2/5/08
• Disability sport: Showcase day a big attraction SOURCE Suffolk Free Press, 1/5/08
• Visually Impaired footballers meet their heroes SOURCE Arsenal.com, 1/5/08

April 2008 (24 Links)

• Visually Impaired team clinch title SOURCE West Bromwich Albion FC, 28/4/08
• British Blind Sports Winter Fours finals for two Wyre bowling teams SOURCE Blackpool Citizen, 27/4/08
• Talented sailor and rower Luke Almond's quest for accolades SOURCE Worcester News, 25/4/08
• Wales Paralympians tune up SOURCE News Wales, 25/4/08
• Blind golfer hosts 'Fife Classic' competition SOURCE Dunfermline Press, 24/4/08
• Ian Rose picked for fifth Olympics SOURCE This is Local London, 24/4/08
• Blind Dave to start the Mail Fun Run SOURCE Birmingham Mail, 24/4/08
• Albion’s visually impaired team aiming to lead title charge SOURCE Express and Star, 24/4/08
• Blind Golf ace Mike Mayo has made a solid start to his 2008 campaign SOURCE Carluke Gazette, 23/4/08
• V I Judo chief optimistic for Beijing - video report SOURCE BBC Disability Sport, 23/4/08
• Paul Willis takes fast route to success SOURCE Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 23/4/08
• Blind British skiers doing just fine at Ylläs ski resort SOURCE Helsingen Sanomat, Finland 19/4/08
• V I Judoist Ben Quilter wins silver at British Universities Sports Association championships SOURCE News Shopper, 16/4/08
• Visually impaired football team shortlisted for nPower disability sports award SOURCE West Bromwich Albion FC, 16/4/08
• Blind futsal boost in England SOURCE UEFA.com, 14/4/08
• National Triples double for visually-impaired bowlers SOURCE Bridgwater Mercury, 11/4/08
• Blind marathon runner raring to go SOURCE South London Today, 9/4/08
• 'Blind Dave' runs in Los Angeles SOURCE BBC News, 9/4/08
• Portsmouth fan Sylvia SOURCE 95 is keen to be there SOURCE Portsmouth Today, 7/4/08
• Student wins British Acoustic Shooting Championships title SOURCE Hereford Times, 6/4/08
• Childhood accident has driven Atlantic rower SOURCE Eastern Daily Press, 3/4/08
• Falklands link for blind marathon runner Dave Heeley's family SOURCE Birmingham Mail, 3/4/08
• Appeal for cricket commentators SOURCE Northants Evening Telegraph, 2/4/08
• UEFA backs blind football SOURCE UEFA.com, 2/4/08

March 2008 (17 Links)

• Marathon bid blind man flies out SOURCE BBC News, 30/3/08
• Blind rower on the crest of a wave SOURCE This is Bristol, 29/3/08
• Award for Ajmal Ahmed, GB Partially Sighted squad captain SOURCE TheFA.com, 27/3/08
• Blind archer makes one-in-a-million Robin Hood shot SOURCE Telegraph, 27/3/08
• Judo club joins disability scheme SOURCE BBC Sport, 27/3/08
• Tandem pairing ready for action SOURCE BBC Disability Sport, 25/3/08
• Heads Up: Blind Soccer Is All The Rage These Days * features video * SOURCE MachoChip.com, 21/3/08
• England blind cricket team primed for action SOURCE ECB.co.uk, 17/3/08
• David’s on run to Get Kids Going SOURCE Blackburn Citizen, 17/3/08
• Cricket fan Fred's not barmy - just blind SOURCE Stuff.co.nz, 15/3/08
• Legend toasted SOURCE features Blind Golf British Masters Champion Mike Mayo SOURCE Lanark Gazette, 14/3/08
• Blind Bowler Beats Ban But He's Still On Club's Blacklist SOURCE This is Exeter, 14/3/08
• Visually impaired archer Steve Prowse wins Duncan Edwards award SOURCE Stourbridge News, 13/3/08
• Video: Granny's still alive and kicking SOURCE The Comet, 13/3/08
• Bowling them over! SOURCE Glasgow Evening Times, 6/3/08
• Blind Dave Heeley to run London as part of his marathon challenge SOURCE Birmingham Mail, 6/3/08
• Camilla invited to play cricket with children from blind school SOURCE The Herald, 6/3/08

January/February 2008 (10 Links)

• Blind children benefit from specialist sports clubs SOURCE CommunityCare.co.uk, 29/2/08
• Sports For Blind Kids SOURCE Western Daily Press, 20/2/08
• Ben will see to it for blind runners SOURCE Sheffield Star, 20/2/08
• Youngsters learn the ropes at marine centre SOURCE Sunderland Echo, 18/2/08
• Blind triathlete aims for medal SOURCE Warwick Courier, 15/2/08
• It's a Marathon effort! SOURCE Worcester Standard, 14/2/08, PDF
• £7000 grant for London Goalball Club SOURCE Hendon Times, 12/2/08
• Marathon man Trevor can’t stop running SOURCE Welwyn & Hatfield Times, 6/2/08
• Eyes and ears for blind fans SOURCE South Yorkshire Star, 6/2/08
• UEFA backs blind futsal SOURCE UEFA.com, 5/2/08

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