Algerian goalball team finally arrive in Rio as authorities investigate ‘suspicions’ over delay

"They are still sticking to their story. Whether we believe it is a question mark and we are looking into it."

Algerian goalball team finally arrive in Rio as authorities investigate ‘suspicions’ over delay

Algeria's women's goalball team have arrived in Rio after forfeiting their first two matches, including one against Israel which led to suggestions their absence was politically motivated.

The International Paralympic Committee is continuing to investigate after the five players and two coaches failed to fulfil matches with the United States on Friday evening and Israel a day later.

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