WHEELCHAIR RUGBY NEWS
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Para sport review: July 2017
Athletics and swimming dominate headlines in the Paralympic Movement.
Australia name wheelchair rugby Asia-Oceania squad
Core from Rio 2016 gold medal team on roster.
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Vote for June's Allianz Athlete of the Month
World record breaker, first-time Grand Slam winner and an MVP all make the shortlist.
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Great Britain defend wheelchair rugby title
Sweden and France claim silver and bronze at historic European Championship.
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Para sport review: June 2017
Check out what went on in the Paralympic Movement during June.
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Heavyweights line up for Euros semis
Great Britain and Sweden remain unbeaten at 2017 Wheelchair Rugby European Championship.
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GB and Germany ones to watch at Euros
Top teams competing at Koblenz to earn place at next year's wheelchair rugby Worlds.
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France want podium at wheelchair rugby Euros
Jonathan Hivernat is optimistic for his team ahead of the European Championship.
Sweden v France to open Wheelchair Rugby Euros
2017 European Championship schedule starts on June 24.
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Denmark claim Metro Cup in Poland
The Danes warmed up for the wheelchair rugby Euros by going un beaten in the five team tournament.
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Metro Cup tests teams ahead of European Champs
Five of the top 12 wheelchair rugby teams will see how they match up ahead of June’s European Championship.
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Funding cuts not squashing Roberts’ European title hopes
The British wheelchair rugby team will try to defend their title in Koblenz despite recent challenges.
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Wheelchair basketball clinic held in Malaysia
Thirteen participants from five nations learned how to officiate the Para sport.
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Wheelchair rugby clinic held in Bangladesh
Cherie Harris, an instructor at the clinic, shares her experience of the development of the sport in the country.
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Chuck Aoki: Games are over, what do we do now?
The US wheelchair rugby player reflects on one of the most difficult questions high-performance athletes think about.
Denmark not deterred by most recent losses
Despite not qualifying for Rio 2016, the Danish wheelchair rugby team has renewed hope ahead of the European Championships.
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2017 IWRF Americas, Asia-Oceania hosts named
Three nations from these will Zonal Championships will qualify for the 2018 World Championship.
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Sweden’s Hjert anticipates challenging season
With roster changes since Rio 2016, the wheelchair rugby player knows the 2017 Europeans will be a tough battle.
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Historic partnership marks 500 days to 2018 Worlds
GIO will be the official naming sponsor of next year’s wheelchair rugby World Championships.
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Draw complete for IWRF 2017 Europeans
Reigning champions Great Britain lead Pool A, while host Germany highlight Pool B.