Paralympic Sports A Z Football 5 a side

Paralympic Sports A Z  Football 5 a side

Find out all you need to know about the Paralympic sport of football 5 a side including the history rules classification and equipment For more info go to http www paralympic org football 5 side Football 5 a side also known as blind football is an adaptation of football for athletes with a visual impairment The sport has been governed by the International Blind Sports Federation IBSA since 1996 and it is played with modified FIFA rules It featured at the Paralympics for the first time at Athens 2004 and has been contested at every Games since Brazil are the only team to win Paralympic gold and are hunting their fourth successive title at Rio 2016 World Championships take place every four years in between the Paralympics Football 5 a side teams are made up of four outfield players and one goalkeeper Outfield players must be classified as completely blind B1 category which means they have very low visual acuity and or no light perception whilst the goalkeeper must be sighted or partially sighted B2 or B3 category To ensure fair competition all outfield players must wear eyeshades Teams can also have off field guides to assist them The ball makes a noise due to a sound system located inside that helps players orientate themselves As a result spectators must remain silent whilst watching the game until a goal is scored Blind football is played on a rectangular field that measures 40m long and 20m wide The whole length of the pitch must be covered by kickboards to prevent the ball from going out of play The duration of the match is 50 minutes divided into two 25 minute halves Each team can request a one minute time out in each half During the last two minutes of both halves and in case of an extra time the timekeeper must stop the clock for a free kick kick in goal kick and corner kick Eight teams divided into two groups of four will compete at Rio 2016 The top two teams in each group will qualify for the semi finals Group A Brazil Iran Morocco and Turkey Group B Argentina China Mexico and Russia more about at Paralympic Sports A Z Football 5 a side

How To Pack A Bike Box

How To Pack A Bike Box

Daniel Lloyd shows you how to pack a Bike Box Alan bike box Subscribe to GCN on YouTube http gcn eu SubscribeToGCN This video shows you how to pack a Bike Box Alan box but the same principles can be applied to most bike boxes You ll need a few tools plus some protective material for your bike and then you and your bike are ready for a holiday Music Submotion Orchestra Always http gcn eu 1nxkHvW Got any tips to add Let us know in the comments below About GCN The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action from the iconic summit of the Stelvio to the epic trails of Fort William Scotland everywhere there is pave or dirt world class racing and pro riders we will be there bringing you all the action essential analysis and unparalleled access every week every month and every year Welcome to the Global Cycling Network Inside cycling Youtube Channel http gcn eu gcnYT Facebook http gcn eu gcnFb Google http gcn eu gcnGPlus Twitter http gcn eu gcnTW Leave us a comment below more about at How To Pack A Bike Box

Gurkha Kukri Khukuri Service no 1

Gurkha Kukri  Khukuri   Service no  1

Tabletop review overview of my Service No 1 authentic Gurkha Khukuri http www khukuriblades com products details php id 34f65111 Origin Dharan Eastern Nepal Materials Hi carbon tempered steel blade steel hardness spine 22 25 RC belly 45 46 RC edge 54 55 RC water buffalo leather scabbard water buffalo horn handle twin belt loops 1 x small knife 1 x sharpner Khukuri House Product Description Among all khukuri kukris the Service no 1 is the most famous because of its close association with the Gurkha soldiers It is issued to all British Gurkha soldiers on enlistment and they retain it throughout their army career This knife is used during regular parades and also worn on duty The blade is inscribed with recruitment date of each soldier Senior officers regularly inspect it This is the simplest of all khukuris The scabbard has a twin stripes and brass bottoms at the back for the belt to go through Actual weight 600 700 grams more about at Gurkha Kukri Khukuri Service no 1