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For people wanting to know more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_football

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[-] Deceptichum@quokk.au 24 points 1 month ago

That is some impressive spatial mapping going on with the sound and distance. They seem to pause for a bit before the shot, I wonder what they’re processing.

[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

Haven't you seen the documentary Daredevil?

[-] jetliswar@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

Why isnt the keeper blind?

[-] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'm guessing they maybe have fully blind players, and partially blind players. The partially blind have to wear masks.

Just a guess though.

Edit: so actually according to Wikipedia:

Teams are permitted to use sighted athletes as goalkeepers and guides;

All players, except for the goalkeeper, are blindfolded.

There are leagues where partially blind people are allowed to play, they're ranked by level of impairment and can have x number of players at higher vision ratings.

[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

They cover his nose so he can’t smell where the goal is?

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