WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
![Anna-Carin Ahlquist](/sites/default/files/images/130919112314850_Anna-Carin%2BAhlquist%2B12.jpg)
Swedish Paralympic Committee gives green light to athletes for the Rio 2016
Two players and one team were confirmed by the National Paralympic Committee to represent Sweden at the upcoming Paralympics.
![A team of wheelchair rugby players pose for a photo.](/sites/default/files/images/151102152125223_12193458_1074605092572107_5059499500017470792_n.jpg)
Japan upsets Australia in zonal championships
The Japanese wheelchair rugby team defeated the defending world champions, landing a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: October 2015
The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.
![Canada's Trevor Hirschfield in action](/sites/default/files/images/130507144150592_Trevor%2BHirschfield.jpeg)
Canada wins wheelchair rugby gold
After claiming the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, Canada are now ranked the world’s number one wheelchair rugby side.
WWRC15: USA stun Australia for spot in finals
Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders
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WWRC15: Australia, USA victorious on day two
Top-ranked Australia took the 2-point win over Great Britain, while USA rebounded from a tough loss to Canada.
![The Great Britain team celebrate after winning the wheelchair rugby final match between Great Britain and Sweden at the 2015 European Championship in Pajulahti, Finland.](/sites/default/files/images/150921105731339_GreatBritain.jpg)
Three storylines for the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge
The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.
![Men in wheelchairs with a big championships trophy](/sites/default/files/images/140811111352771_Australia%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Btrophy%2Bcredit%2BBrian%2BMouridsen%2B.jpg)
No. 1 Australia prepare for busy month
The wheelchair rugby team will take-on some of the top teams around the world in London, then shortly later look to defend their regional title.
![100m race at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix on May 30, 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland.](/sites/default/files/images/150618092354699_555328711_ParAthleticsNottwil_0162.jpg)
What to watch: October 2015
One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.
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Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.
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IWRF partner with global law firm Hogan Lovells
Firm to provide pro bono legal services to IWRF.
![The Great Britain team celebrate after winning the wheelchair rugby final match between Great Britain and Sweden at the 2015 European Championship in Pajulahti, Finland.](/sites/default/files/images/150921105731339_GreatBritain.jpg)
Great Britain claim wheelchair rugby European crown
Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.
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Chuck Aoki: Having a disability still viewed negatively
But watching para-athletes compete really does change those views, writes the US wheelchair rugby.
![Finland wheelchair rugby player competing](/sites/default/files/images/150911172916549_LeeviYlonen.jpg)
Time in US leagues helps Finland’s Ylonen
The wheelchair rugby player has played three seasons in the US and hopes that experience can help Finland in the European Championships.
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Caldwell’s return key for Team Canada
The wheelchair rugby player went from not making the team’s Worlds roster to becoming a starter at Toronto 2015.
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Trevor Hirschfield named August’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – August 2015
The public has until 9 September to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
![The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150812035254472_smNSD115.jpg)
Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
![Canada's Zak Madell in the Toronto 2015 wheelchair rugby gold medal match against USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150815164131256_tor15_WR_ZakMadell_DG_0703.jpg)
Canada win TO2015 wheelchair rugby gold in a thriller
The world number two side defeated rivals USA whilst Colombia secured bronze on a sensational final day.