WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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Chuck Aoki: Why I will go to Rio, despite what people may think
While Rio 2016 has been scrutinised in the media, the wheelchair rugby player explains why the Games are important for the athletes.
Australia name wheelchair rugby team for Rio
Eight athletes are returning from the team that won gold at London 2012.
![A general view of the Arena Carioca 1 at the Olympic Park.](/sites/default/files/images/160316082438152_Carioca%2BArena%2B1.jpg)
Wheelchair rugby schedule released for Rio 2016
Defending Paralympic champion Australia will play Great Britain in the tournament’s opening match.
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Australia to host 2018 Wheelchair Rugby Worlds
Current world champion to host next edition of event.
USA returns to top of wheelchair rugby rankings
The team win all six of their games at the Canada Cup, a major competition in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Para sport explained: Wheelchairs in wheelchair sports
Get to know the intricate details that go into wheelchairs in various Para sports.
![Canada’s Zak Madell competes at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150814105850853_1439542567503.jpg)
Top wheelchair rugby teams take on Canada Cup
Before they meet at Rio 2016, Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and Sweden will clash during a four-day tournament.
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Sport Week: From USA to Canada, Orr keeps it pro
The former US wheelchair rugby coach has put Team Canada in good position for their first Paralympic gold.
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Sport Week: Ones to watch in wheelchair rugby
Here are six players to watch in action, plus others who may fly under the radar.
Sport Week: Storylines in wheelchair rugby
Here are five storylines to follow heading into September’s Paralympics.
Sport Week: History of wheelchair rugby
Learn how the sport originally called Murderball made it into the Paralympics.
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Sport Week: Wheelchair rugby venue
All the chair-knocking, fast-paced action can be watched at the Carioca Arena 1 during the Paralympic Games.
Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair rugby
A player can be allocated to one of seven sport classes, depending on his or her impairment.
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Canada names wheelchair rugby team for Rio 2016
Nine athletes return from the team that took silver four years ago in London.
Sport Week: Introduction to wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair rugby combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball.
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Rio 2016 wheelchair rugby draws revealed
No. 1 Canada leads Pool A, while the USA will headline Pool B.
![Shingo Kunieda of Japan](/sites/default/files/images/160602111451059_Shingo%2BKunieda.jpg)
Monthly preview: June 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
![Tomas Hjert. Both players have been named to the IPC's Ones to Watch list for the next Paralympic cycle.](/sites/default/files/images/130807095631401_Tomas%2BHjert.jpg)
Sweden seek to go deep in Rio 2016
The Swedish wheelchair rugby team, led by Tomas Hjert, look to improve on their sixth-place finish from London 2012.
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Great British wheelchair rugby team named for Rio
Eleven players from the 2015 European Championship team were selected to compete in September’s Paralympic Games.
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IWRF announces 2016 European Championships
The two wheelchair rugby events are the first stages in qualification for the 2018 World Championships.