Velocity FC girls gain new perspective after training with blind football team
KUALA LUMPUR: Taking away their sight gave a group of young footballers a different perspective on the game and a greater appreciation of those who play it without one of its most basic advantages.
KUALA LUMPUR: Velocity FC Girls, a team of young footballers aged between 13 and 22, gained a new perspective on the game after training with the national blind football team. The experience, which involved wearing blackout eye shades during a one-and-a-half-hour session at the National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil, highlighted the challenges faced by visually impaired players and emphasized the importance of communication, trust, and teamwork.
Velocity FC Girls head coach Shaun Scully noted that the session provided his players with a greater appreciation of the demands placed on visually impaired footballers and highlighted the similarities between women's and disabled football. The club plans to explore further opportunities to engage with disabled football teams.
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