WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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USA crowned Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations champions
In front of a 2,000-strong crowd outdoors at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave led Team USA to victory.
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Australia sting No. 1 USA at home in Sydney
The No. 2 wheelchair rugby team defeated the world’s top squad and will play again in the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations final.
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Chuck Aoki: One year on, London 2012 still hurts
American star Chuck Aoki reflects back on a shocking wheelchair rugby semifinal loss to Canada.
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Tokyo to stage 2020 Paralympic Games
IPC sends congratulations to Tokyo 2020 bid team.
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One year on: Ryley Batt tries to get Australia back to No. 1
The world’s best wheelchair rugby team helped Australia to a Paralympic title, but since then they have given up the world’s No. 1 ranking.
Finland’s Ylonen named Wheelchair Rugby Euros MVP
See who made the All-Star Team and was named Best in Class at the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championships.
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Sweden renew wheelchair rugby European title
Sweden defeated Denmark for gold and Great Britain beat Germany for bronze at the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby Euros.
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Final four decided at Wheelchair Rugby Euros
Great Britain will face Sweden and Denmark will challenge Germany in the semi-finals.
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Five questions for Denmark’s Leon Jorgensen
Denmark are off to a hot start at the IWRF European Wheelchair Rugby European Championships, having won their first three games.
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Denmark gain momentum at Wheelchair Rugby Euros
Denmark, Belgium and Great Britain all had success on the second day of the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championships.
Belgium win Wheelchair Rugby Euros opener
The host nation stormed to a 61-40 victory over Austria on the first day of the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championships.
Chuck Aoki: My wheelchair rugby Euros predictions
The top four finishers from the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby European Championships will automatically qualify for next year’s Worlds.
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Antwerp 2013: Team previews
Can Sweden repeat as wheelchair rugby European champions, or will host nation Belgium or enthused France or Great Britain win the title?
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Seven wheelchair rugby stars named Ones to Watch
Find out why these players are stars: Ryley Batt, Mandip Sehmi, Tomas Hjert, Peter Genyn, Zak Madell, Chuck Aoki, and Daisuke Ikezaki.
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Czech wheelchair rugby ready for uphill climb
The Czech Republic have a long way to go as the No. 18 team in the world heading into the IWRF European Wheelchair Rugby Championships.
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IWRF to debut new online educational resource
Using an interactive format, viewers will be able to learn in depth about wheelchair rugby in a fun and educational way.
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Will Alan Ash’s 22 wheelchair rugby years pay off?
The IWRF European Wheelchair Rugby Championships will take place from 12-17 August in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Chuck Aoki: Does 'inspire' connote heroic or pitiable?
American wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki says it’s time for athletes to act upon the IPC’s core value of “inspiration.”
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Australia attempt to regain No. 1 ranking
The defending Paralympic gold medallists have already lost their spot as the top team in the wheelchair rugby world rankings.
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IPC announce medal event and athlete quotas for Rio 2016 Paralympics
• Games to feature 526 medal events across 22 sports• Women and athletes with high support needs main beneficiaries of additional events