The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball and the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have announced a short postponement of the goalball group draw for the Paralympics.

Alexey Baryaev, the Technical Delegate for Tokyo 2020 from IBSA Goalball, said:

“Following notification of a late withdrawal of one of the women’s teams from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, as can sometimes happen, the official goalball group draw due to take place on 21 April has been postponed. IBSA Goalball and Tokyo 2020 will announce a new date and further details shortly.”