Ariddia
25-11-2006, 00:56
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Ariddian Football Association invites world to Blind Football Cup
In a somewhat unexpected announcement today, the Ariddian Football Association stated its intention to host an international football competition for the world's most skilled blind players. Although the idea is unprecedented, it was not entirely surprising given that the PDSRA has long urged for the creation of Paralympic events in the Olympic Games.
"We lack the facilities to organise Paralympics," AFA President Anna Teals explained. "But a football Cup doesn't require much specific equipment. We'll provide protective eye pieces and all safety equipment, as well as balls with bells on them."
She added: "This is an invitation for the nations of the world to send their best blind football players to compete. It's the world's first major tournament for people with disabilities."
The decision has been applauded by Mélanie Sandré (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/M%C3%A9lanie_Sandr%C3%A9), a swimmer with a disability who took part in the Olympic Games despite the lack of events for athletes with disabilities.
"It's a very good start," Sandré said. "It'll give the opportunity to these players to prove themselves and show their skill in front of the entire world."
The rules will be simple. Each side will have five players on the field, and up to five on the bench, with a smaller field than for "standard" football. All players must be blind, other than the goalkeeper.
"We're hoping for a positive international response," Teals said. "We can accomodate any number of participants."
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Ariddian Football Association invites world to Blind Football Cup
In a somewhat unexpected announcement today, the Ariddian Football Association stated its intention to host an international football competition for the world's most skilled blind players. Although the idea is unprecedented, it was not entirely surprising given that the PDSRA has long urged for the creation of Paralympic events in the Olympic Games.
"We lack the facilities to organise Paralympics," AFA President Anna Teals explained. "But a football Cup doesn't require much specific equipment. We'll provide protective eye pieces and all safety equipment, as well as balls with bells on them."
She added: "This is an invitation for the nations of the world to send their best blind football players to compete. It's the world's first major tournament for people with disabilities."
The decision has been applauded by Mélanie Sandré (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/M%C3%A9lanie_Sandr%C3%A9), a swimmer with a disability who took part in the Olympic Games despite the lack of events for athletes with disabilities.
"It's a very good start," Sandré said. "It'll give the opportunity to these players to prove themselves and show their skill in front of the entire world."
The rules will be simple. Each side will have five players on the field, and up to five on the bench, with a smaller field than for "standard" football. All players must be blind, other than the goalkeeper.
"We're hoping for a positive international response," Teals said. "We can accomodate any number of participants."
OOC: You can sign up in this thread. I'll create other threads for results and RPing if and when necessary. Unless anyone wants to volunteer to scorinate, results will be generated with the good ole' dice from yesteryears. ;)
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The Great Monty Python
Rejistania
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* Results & Schedule (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=509532)