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For the opening ceremony of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 at the Birmingham Symphony Hall DJ Hurricane was there warming up the crowds prior to all the speeches, dance performances and live music. Our Toby Davey caught up with DJ Hurricane after his second set to find out how he got into DJing and how accessible it is for someone who is blind or partially sighted.  Image shows Toby Interviewing DJ Hurricaine and partner Olivia

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Elias Mastoras IBSA Blind Football Chair Person about his background in blind football, his role as IBSA Blind Football Chairman plus how blind football and especially the women’s blind football has been developing over the years.   Also a look forward to blind football at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the great football which you can still catch here at the IBSA World Blind Games in Birmingham.  Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

Dixie Dean is one of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 commentators who has been providing the live commentary of the blind football matches of the games on the IBSA YouTube channel and tells our Toby Davey how he got into commentating plus a bit about his connections with blind football at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford. Image shows a smiling Dixie and Toby

A quick chat with Santiago Jugo, coach of the Argentina Women’s Blind Football Team just after they drew nil - nil with Austria guaranteeing them a place in the semi finals on Sunday.  Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

More from the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Elizabeth Wong one of the sighted volunteers who is looking after the Blind Football matches. Elizabeth was a Volunteer at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year and this is her first time volunteering at a blind games although Elizabeth has had some contact working with blind children as a teacher in the past.  Elizabeth will also be one of the flag bearers at the opening ceremony at Symphony Hall in Birmingham too. Image: France and Colombia Men's Blind Football teams mid game

The IBSA World Games are underway in Birmingham until the 27th Aug 2023. Allan & Toby, met up at the football ground for a look ahead. #RNIBConnect Image shows The German Blind Footballers Practising

GB Goalball star Caleb Nanevie looks ahead to the IBSA World Games 2023. It's the first time the event has been held in the UK and Caleb will be cheered on by many of his own family members for the very first time. He's been talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell For more information on the IBSA World Games 2023 visit www.ibsagames2023.co.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.

With the IBSA World Games 2023 coming to Birmingham, we’ve been talking to some of the athletes taking part. Amelia talked to 2021 Judo Gold Medallist, Chris Skelley MBE, before he fights it out on the mat. For more information about the IBSA World Games visit International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games – 14th – 27th August 2023 (ibsagames2023.co.uk) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.

Thinking about starting a Goalball club? Amelia talked to Alex Bunney from Goalball UK about how they can support you and why they’re excited for the IBSA games. Learn more by visiting the Goalball UK website https://goalballuk.com/ Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.

This summer over 1,250 blind and partially sighted athletes from 70 countries are competing in 10 sports at the IBSA World Games in Burmingham. Our David Hogg caught up with one of them, VI Judoka Evan Molloy.

Let’s look ahead at the IBSA World Games taking place later this month. Our Paulina finds out a bit more about the game of goalball from Goalball Competition Manager Dina Murdie, who has 35 years of coaching and officiating experience with goalball and will overseee the smooth running of the competition at this year's event. For more information about the IBSA World Games visit: International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games – 14th – 27th August 2023 (ibsagames2023.co.uk) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.

GB Archery star Clive Jones looks ahead to the IBSA World Games 2023. With athletes from around the globe coming to Birmingham the event is sure to be spectacular. Despite the tough competition though Clive is hoping for a podium finish. He's been talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell For more information on the IBSA World Games 2023 visit www.ibsagames2023.co.uk #SeeSportDifferently

Before the IBSA World Games get underway in Birmingham in just a few days time, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about what we can expect from the event. For more information on the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham, visit www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

In preparation for the IBSA World Games 2023, we've been catching up with some of the athletes taking part. In this episode, Hubert catches up with England Women's Blind Football player Ayman Hafiz.

The game of VI Rugby continues to grow in South Wales. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one of the game’s newest players. For more information on the Ospreys VI Rugby Side, visit their website: Ospreys Visually Impaired (VI) Rugby | Ospreys (ospreysrugby.com) If you're interested in talking part in a new sport, See Sport Differently website has plenty of ideas about where to start: See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB Image description: Image shows Mona at the outdoor training session, wearing a pink RNIB t-shirt, about to catch a yellow rugby ball.

Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the team at British Blind Sport to discuss some of their big stories, encourage you to come along to their events and look at ways to encourage blind and partially sighted people to get active, whatever their ability or fitness level. This month, their CEO, Alaina MacGregor, gives us the latest news on the IBSA World Games which start on August 17th in Birmingham and you can get tickets to the global event. If you’d like more info on the games, go to www.ibsagames2023.co.uk If you want to learn more about British Blind Sport, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk You can also call 01926 424247 or email info@britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: British Blind Sport logo.

The World Triathlon Para Series is heading back to Swansea this weekend. Hywel Davies finds out how you can get involved. You can find more information on the British Triathlon website - 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea – British Triathlon

Time for a Summer update with England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG). Amelia talked to sighted guide, volunteer co-ordinator and organiser Di Daniels about their recent Strokeplay championships and heard the amazing story of B1 Spanish Open Champion, Billy McAllister, who found hope and community through blind golf after losing his sight overnight. Go to ewblindgolf.co.uk to learn more about EWBG and see their fixture list. You can also email enquiries.blindgolf@gmail.com Image Description: England and Wales Blind Golf logo featuring a red figure in a cap swinging a golf club.

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Hywel speaks to British Blind Sport’s Ian Isham about the impact of the campaign so far. You can find more information at See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity. This week’s update was recorded during the RNIB Scotland, inclusive Design for Sustainability conference held at the Glasgow Science Centre 21 / 22 June 2023. Matt began his update by reflecting on the first day of the conference, mentioning some of the conference Key Speaker presentations, how technology has evolved to help to change the lives of many blind and partially sighted people and what more the RNIB could be doing around technology. During the conference a reception was held at Glasgow City Council’s civic chambers to celebrate RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Birthday and Matt talked about how thee RNIB will be looking to support the great work of the radio station for the next 20 years. If you have any questions at all relating to sight loss or just looking for help and advice, please do call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 or use your Amazon device and ask Lady A to call the RNIB and speak to one of ou