Wheelchair Rugby
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WHEELCHAIR RUGBY
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Wheelchair Rugby. Introduction. Wheelchair Rugby is an intense, physical team sport played by both male and female athletes who have spinal cord or nerve damage. It is known as a very physical sport as athletes attempt to bring the ball over the opponent’s goal line. . History. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby
IntroductionWheelchair Rugby is an intense, physical team sport played by both male and female athletes who have spinal cord or nerve damage. It is known as a very physical sport as athletes attempt to bring the ball over the opponents goal line.
HistoryWheelchair Rugby was first played in 1977 and at the time it was known as Murder ball. It was introduced as a professional sport in the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.
Rules and equipmentCourtThe Wheelchair Rugby competition is played indoors in a normal sized basketball court.BallThe ball is the official size of and weight of a volleyball. The ball weighs at 280 grams and must be white in colourWheelchairThe wheelchairs are light which allows easy movement as well as strength to protect the athlete.GlovesAthletes wear gloves to increase their grip on the ball
OverviewHere is an overview on Wheelchair Rugby
