Brazil Wins Americas Championship in Men’s and Women’s Goalball
Carlos Mendoza 
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- Brazil claimed victory in both the mens and womens categories at the Americas Championship, securing their third title in the mens category and repeating last years win in the womens.
- The mens team, current world champions, showed impressive dominance throughout the tournament, scoring 56 goals and conceding only nine.
- Key player Leomon, who lost his sight as a baby, expressed excitement about the teams victory and the unique feeling of playing at home undefeated.
- Both teams have secured their spots at upcoming world championship events: the womens team will compete in the 2026 Goalball World Championship in Hangzhou, China, while the mens team has already qualified for the 2022 event.
Triumphant Brazilians Claim Third Americas Goalball Title in Men’s and Women’s Categories
Brazil claimed victory in both the men’s and women’s categories at the Americas Championship on Tuesday, December 5. The tournament was held at São Paulo’s Paralympic Training Center, where the Brazilian teams defeated Argentina and Canada, respectively. The men’s team, current world champions, dominated Argentina with a 7-1 score in the final. This victory marked their third Americas Championship title, following wins in 2017 and 2022. Their path to the final included group stage dominance, where they scored 56 goals and conceded only nine. They advanced through elimination round victories against Nicaragua, the United States, and Argentina, who reached their first final. Leomon, who lost his sight as a baby due to pigmentary retinopathy, celebrated the win enthusiastically. “It’s an amazing feeling to win another title,” he said. “The final is always tough, but our unity and discipline made the difference. Playing at home and staying undefeated feels incredible for all of us.”
Brazilians Secure Double Win in Americas Goalball, Eyeing World Championship Glory
In a repeat of last year’s final, the women’s team defeated Canada 6-2. In the group stage, they won four games, scoring 35 goals and conceding just two. Jessica Vitorino, born with low vision due to a congenital cataract, was a standout player in the final, scoring four times. Reflecting on her performance, Vitorino stated, “I watched the plays and took in the coach’s instructions while on the bench, knowing about Canada’s strength. When I came in, I knew exactly what to do.” She added, “Now it’s time to train with my club and focus on the World Championship. We aim for a medal.” The women’s team has secured its spot at the 2026 Goalball World Championship in Hangzhou, China. The men’s team, after becoming world champions in Portugal, had previously qualified for the 2022 event. These victories solidify Brazil’s dominant position in Americas Goalball.
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