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This is a brief overview of the sport and is in no way legally binding. In all cases the sport specific classification rules will take precedence. Should this page be out of date please contact classification@paralympic.org.

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Classes

In wheelchair curling, there is only one sport class. Athletes must have an impairment affecting their legs. Athletes may have limb deficiency due to bilateral or unilateral amputation of the lower limbs, muscle weakness in their legs due to spinal cord injury or impaired coordination due to cerebral palsy.

All athletes must use a wheelchair in competition, though not all athletes use a wheelchair in daily life. All wheelchair curlers must meet the minimum impairment criteria to compete.

 
Eligible Impairment Types

Impaired muscle power
Impaired passive range of movement
Athetosis
Hypertonia
Ataxia
Limb deficiency