WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS

Group picture of people in wheelchairs, showing a cup

The wheelchair rugby European Championships was littered with close matches, including the finals.

Anna-Carin Ahlquist

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.

The Japanese wheelchair rugby team defeated the defending world champions, landing a spot at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Man holding up an American flag

The biggest IPC Athletics World Championships came to a close in October.

Canada's Trevor Hirschfield in action

After claiming the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, Canada are now ranked the world’s number one wheelchair rugby side.

Two wheelchair rugby players fighting for the ball

Classic rivals the USA and Canada will battle for the gold medal.

Wheelchair rugby players in action

WWRC15: Australia, Canada remain top contenders

wheelchair rugby player in yellow jersey defending the ball

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.

The top teams from around the world take on each other this week in London.

Men in wheelchairs with a big championships trophy

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.

One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.

Jordanne Whiley

Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.

IWRF/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.

Sweden were unable to defend their title, as the British took a one-point victory.

Chuck Aoki

But watching para-athletes compete really does change those views, writes the US wheelchair rugby.

Finland wheelchair rugby player competing

The wheelchair rugby player has played three seasons in the US and hopes that experience can help Finland in the European Championships.

Team photo of a celebrating group of men sitting in wheelchairs, showing Canadian flags

The wheelchair rugby player went from not making the team’s Worlds roster to becoming a starter at Toronto 2015.

Two wheelchair rugby players tackeling each other

The wheelchair rugby player was key in Canada’s thrilling gold-medal victory at Toronto 2015.

Collage of five athlete photos

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.

The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.