London, England— Yesterday, following a three–nil loss to the United States, Wikinews interviewed Tyan Taylor of Australia's national goalball team.
The sport was created in 1946, exclusively for people with a visual disability and, designed to help with the rehabilitation of veterans returning from World War II. Play in the Paralympics consists of two twelve-minute periods, with a three minute break between halves. Players are blindfolded to ensure all are equally visually handicapped on-court; and, the game can be stopped to ensure goggles are properly fitted.  Standing in front of a long goal, they throw the ball at the opposition team's net who in turn try to block it by listening to the ball, which contains a bell, and using their bodies to prevent the ball from going in.  The audience is asked to remain silent during play.
Australia went into their match against the US having lost 1–3 to both Japan and Canada. They have one game left to play at the London Paralympics against Sweden, who have lost 1–5 to the United States, tied Japan 0–0 and beaten Canada 2–1.
((Laura Hale))  You guys weren't expecting to qualify. The APC [Australian Paralympic Committee] has been developing you [the team, for Rio]. Are you happy with the fact? Do you feel prepared for Rio?
((WN))  Two of you were dating, or involved with, men on the national team. Were they here to watch you? 
((WN))   I know that some of your players look shattered, but do you guys feel the importance? You're the first Australian team to actually qualify on your own to enter the goalball programme.
((WN))   Are you going to try playing more international competitions, so you don't have that big lag like you did last time?
((WN))   You're going to get a medal in Rio?
((WN))  Are you enjoying your time here? 
((Laura Hale))   Do you have anything else you'd like to share with with us?
((Hawkeye7))   Like the [mismatched] yellow and green socks as a fashion statement?
((WN))   On a strategy thing, the US team stood up most of the time, but do you intentionally play differently, or is it just a style preference? 
((WN))   It's exceptionally fun to watch, having never seen this sport before. Thank you very much.
((Hawkeye7))   Good luck with Rio!

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Wikinews interviews Tyan Taylor, Australian goalball player