wheelchair sports
Ryley Batt:Top Wheelchair Rugby Player
Friday, October 10th, 2008Many very talented athletes competed at the recent Paralympics in Beijing. One of the most popular sports was wheelchair rugby, which is often, for good reasons, called Murder Ball. For those that followed the games, one Australian, named Ryley Batt, likely stood out.
Players of Wheelchair Rugby are required to be quadriplegic, which means that they [...]
The 2008 Paralympics United States Medal Count
Friday, September 19th, 2008With the conclusion of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September the 18th. A very important chapter has been written. Athletes from around the world joined together to compete, but also to support one another. The Chinese Government worked very hard to make this event the success it was and as a result, Beijing has become [...]
Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics
Friday, September 12th, 2008This week there have been many great moments so far at this year’s Paralympics, which are being held in Beijing. Athletes from all over the world have joined together and showed a strong competitive spirit. China is leading the scoreboards thus far, with over 100 medals. Great Britain and the United States are also both [...]
Wheelchair Rugby
Friday, September 5th, 2008There are many sports that are played by those that are mobility challenged. Perhaps one of the most aggressive is wheelchair rugby, which like traditional rugby, can be a pretty hard hitting sport.
Wheelchair rugby was developed in Canada in the later part of the 1970’s. Today it is an event at the Paralympics and more [...]
Water Sports for the Mobility Challenged
Friday, August 22nd, 2008There are many athletes who are mobility challenged that probably are more fit and active than the majority of Americans. From wheelchair bowling to wheelchair rugby, there are many different types of sports that handicapped people can enjoy. Water sports are one such activity that can be very rewarding, both physically and mentally.
Skiing [...]