Women's goalball team secure spot at next year's Club World Cup
The Royal National College for the Blind team qualified over the weekend
A women's goalball team in Herefordshire is celebrating their success after securing a place at next year's Club World Cup.
The Royal National College for the Blind squad picked up bronze in the Women's Champions League over in Belgium at the weekend, to seal their spot in the 2025 finals.
Head coach of the side Aaron Ford says it was the first time the team had competed in Europe, and he's delighted for the players and what they've managed to achieve.
"There was some great performances, and it was a fantastic experience for our players," he said.
"To come away having narrowly lost the semi-final, but then to have convincingly won the bronze medal match and demonstrate that we are one of the best club teams in Europe, is a huge moment for us.
"It was a great opportunity not only to test ourselves against other clubs from around Europe, but to now be able to do that against the best clubs from around the world, it's brilliant.
"While it's great to win and to perform, what we're also doing here through the college and through these types of activities is providing genuine real life experiences and life changing opportunities, and this is something that the students will remember for a long time."
The 2025 Club World Cup is set to take place in Finland.