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WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS

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Wheelchair Rugby

Rising competition and No. 1 status puts pressure on 2018 Worlds host nation.

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Athletics

What you need to know about Para sport this month.

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Goalball

Athletics and swimming dominate headlines in the Paralympic Movement.

Ryley Batt AUS enters the scoring zone in the Gold Medal Match in the Mixed Wheelchair Rugby Between AUS and USA
Wheelchair Rugby

Core from Rio 2016 gold medal team on roster.

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Wheelchair Rugby

World record breaker, first-time Grand Slam winner and an MVP all make the shortlist.

A group of men in wheelchairs surrounded by confetti and ribbons celebrate with the trophy
Wheelchair Rugby

Sweden and France claim silver and bronze at historic European Championship.

a woman playing wheelchair tennis, a man strikes a wheelchair dance pose, a man throws a shot put
Athletics

Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.

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Wheelchair Rugby

Great Britain and Sweden remain unbeaten at 2017 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship.

two men contesting the ball in wheelchairs
Wheelchair Rugby

Top teams competing at Koblenz to earn place at next year's wheelchair rugby Worlds.

Kory Puderbaugh of United States and Christophe Salegui and Jonathan Hivernat of France compete during the Wheelchair Rugby match between United States and France
Wheelchair Rugby

Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.

Men in wheelchairs form a line
Wheelchair Rugby

2017 European Championship schedule starts on June 24.

Wheelchair Rugby Denmark
Wheelchair Rugby

The Danes warmed up for the wheelchair rugby Euros by going un beaten in the five team tournament.

Wheelchair Rugby Denmark
Wheelchair Rugby

Five of the top 12 wheelchair rugby teams will see how they match up ahead of June’s European Championship.

Jim Roberts of Great Britain in action in the wheelchair rugby 5th-6th classification on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at on September 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Wheelchair Rugby

The British wheelchair rugby team will try to defend their title in Koblenz despite recent challenges.

Woman in wheelchair shooting a basketball
Wheelchair Rugby

Thirteen participants from five nations learned how to officiate the Para sport.

Men in wheelchairs line up for a drill
Wheelchair Rugby

Cherie Harris, an instructor at the clinic, shares her experience of the development of the sport in the country.

Paralympic wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 8, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Wheelchair Rugby

The US wheelchair rugby player reflects on one of the most difficult questions high-performance athletes think about.

Two wheelchair rugby players fight for the ball on the field of play
Wheelchair Rugby

Despite not qualifying for Rio 2016, the Danish wheelchair rugby team has renewed hope ahead of the European Championships.

Two men playing wheelchair rugby collide their chairs.
Wheelchair Rugby

Three nations from these will Zonal Championships will qualify for the 2018 World Championship.

Four wheelchair rugby players fighting for the ball.
Wheelchair Rugby

With roster changes since Rio 2016, the wheelchair rugby player knows the 2017 Europeans will be a tough battle.