Synopsis
If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk)
Episodes
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S2 Ep63: ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT SANDRO DI GIROLAMO
20/08/2023 Duration: 06minSandro Di Girolamo is the IBSA Italian Federation President, and along with his interpreter Pedro, told Allan Russell what they were looking forward to watching at this year’s IBSA World Games Image Shows Allan Russell Chatting With IBSA Italian Federation President & Pedro his Interpreter
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S2 Ep63: ALAINA MACGREGOR CEO OF BRITISH BLIND SPORT
20/08/2023 Duration: 05minAlaina MacGregor is the CEO of British Blind Sport and told Allan Russell about the preparation for the games, the opening ceremony and the importance of making sport and leisure accessible for all blind and partially sighted people Image shows Allan Chatting With Alaina MacGregor is the CEO of British Blind Sport
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S2 Ep59: IBSA World Blind Games 2023 - Adam Bendal, England Men’s Blind Football Coach with Player Roy Turnham
20/08/2023 Duration: 06minMore from the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham as our Toby Davey is pitch side at the Men’s Blind Football chatting with Adam Bendall Head Coach for the England Men’s Blind Football Team and player Roy Turnham just after the England China match which sadly did not go England’s way. Image shows Toby interviewing Adam and Roy
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S2 Ep63: DARREN HARRIS IBSA ORGANISING COMMITTEE
20/08/2023 Duration: 03minFormer blind footballer Darren Harris told Allan Russell about his involvement in this year’s IBSA Games and his hopes for the future of blind football in the UK
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S2 Ep62: IBSA World Games 2023 - Partially Sighted Footballer Adam Lione Reflects On England's Group Stage Win
19/08/2023 Duration: 02minThe England Men’s Partially Sighted football side secured their place in the knockout stages of the IBSA World Games with a win over Italy on Saturday August 19th. Hywel Davies caught up with player Adam Lione after the game. Image: The England Partially Sighted football side celebrate at the final whistle of the match against Italy.
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S2 Ep61: IBSA World Games 2023 - England's Partially Sighted Football Side Through To Semi Finals
19/08/2023 Duration: 03minThe England Men’s Partially Sighted football side secured their place in the knockout stages of the IBSA World Games with a 3-0 win over Italy on Saturday August 19th. Hywel Davies spoke with manager Steve Daley after the game. Image: England's John McDougall and Italy's Vincenzo Comito line-up with officials before the match begins.
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S2 Ep60: IBSA World Games 2023 - Opening Ceremony - Speeches - Joint Head Classifier Oaths - Joy Mynt and Claire Morton
19/08/2023 Duration: 38sImage Shows IBSA, in Bold Green Letters with Braille Dots on Each Letter, Underneath International Blind Sports Federation.
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S2 Ep58: UK Charitie's Role in Securing IBSA World Games
19/08/2023 Duration: 05minThe IBSA World Games have launched in Birmingham and the competitions are already underway. Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport about the launch, the games and the drive to get more blind and partially sighted people into sport and leisure activities Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport
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S2 Ep59: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Tom Lister, Coach of the England Men’s Bind Cricket Team
19/08/2023 Duration: 03minTom Lister, Coach of the England Men’s Blind Cricket Team chats with our Toby Davey about how he feels the Team will do at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023. Not only is this the first time that Blind Cricket has featured in the IBSA World Blind Games but also the first time the competing countries have played against each other since the Covid pandemic. Image: Tom Lister, Coach of the England Men’s Blind Cricket Team
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S2 Ep58: Senior Referee Overseeing IBSA Chess Tournament
19/08/2023 Duration: 05min25 international players are competing at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, Allan Russell learned more about playing the game from tournament’s senior referee. Image Shows Allan Chatting with Michail Keramiotis IBSA Chess Referee
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S2 Ep58: Mihall Dacian Pribeanub Blind Romanian Chess Player
19/08/2023 Duration: 05minBlind players can excel at the game of chess and Allan Russell spoke to one of the best players in the world at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. Image show RNIB's Connect Radio hatting with Mihall Dacian Pribeanub Blind Romanian Chess Player
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S2 Ep58: RNIB's Head of Brand Launches IBSA Games
19/08/2023 Duration: 02minAs lead sponsor of this year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham, RNIB’s Martin Wingfield was one of the speakers at the opening ceremony, he spoke to Allan Russell about why the charity was keen to get involved in the global event Image shows Allan Speaking with Martin Wingfield RNIB's Head of Brand
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S2 Ep58: IBSA Chess Chairman Sorin Lapadatu Attends IBSA Games in Birmingham
19/08/2023 Duration: 06minChess is making it’s first appearance at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, and Allan Russell spoke to the Chairman of IBSA Chess to learn more about the games global appeal for blind players Image Shows Allan Chatting with Sorin Lapadatu IBSA Chess Chairman
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S2 Ep57: Birmingham Councillor Andy Street Attends IBSA Opening Ceremony
19/08/2023 Duration: 02minThe IBSA World Games had it’s opening ceremony at the Symphony Hall and Allan Russell was there and spoke to Birmingham Councillor Andy Street. Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Allan Russell Chatting with Andy Street
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S2 Ep57: British Paralympic Associations CEO Attends IBSA Games Opening
19/08/2023 Duration: 03minSymphony Hall in Birmingham was the venue for the opening ceremony for the IBSA World Games, Where Allan Russell spoke to David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association. Image shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic