How Paralympian Amy Burk fell in love with the 'unbelievably insane' sport of goalball

Goalball involves blindfolded athletes trying to physically block a ball with bells in it, something Amy Burk found “unbelievably insane” when she first tried it. But now she’s Canada’s team captain at her fifth Paralympics, and has some advice for young athletes about taking risks.

How Paralympian Amy Burk fell in love with the 'unbelievably insane' sport of goalball
A woman rolls a ball.

Goalball involves blindfolded athletes trying to physically block a ball with bells in it, something Amy Burk found “unbelievably insane” when she first tried it. But now she’s Canada’s team captain at her fifth Paralympics, and has some advice for young athletes about taking risks.