Goalball, a sport for the visually impaired

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In goalball, teams of three have to throw a ball containing bells into the opponent's goal. The players are blindfolded, which allows those without visual impairment to join in.
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In the game of goalball, silence is golden.

I have to catch a rolling ball - embedded with bells - by listening for its location.

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