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Basketball - Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes
Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes
Basketball - Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes
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In the podcast, Karl, a visually impaired individual, shares his experience playing basketball. He advocates for an attitude of resilience, accepting that challenges and injuries are inevitable in the sport. He shares how his father introduced him to the sport, and how basketball became a means of connecting with his community, particularly fellow Filipinos. Despite safety concerns from others, Karl was more cavalier about potential risks, viewing them as part of the sport he loved. He also mentioned the use of protective equipment like goggles, knee protectors, and arm sleeves. He discussed the challenges he faced in practice, particularly due to the lack of detailed instruction from coaches who didn't fully understand his needs as a visually impaired player. He emphasized the importance of communication and seeing players and coaches as equals in overcoming these challenges.