Wheelchair Rugby
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Wheelchair Rugby
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Wheelchair Rugby. History . It was created in 1976 by Jerry Terwin , Duncan Campbell, Randy Dueck , Paul LeJeune and Chris Sargent The first North American competition was held in 1982 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby
History It was created in 1976 by Jerry Terwin, Duncan Campbell, Randy Dueck, Paul LeJeune and Chris SargentThe first North American competition was held in 1982In the late 1980s, the name of the sport outside the United States was officially changed from Murderball to Wheelchair Rugby.FactsWheelchair rugby is mostly played by two teams of up to twelve players.Only four players from each team may be on the court at any time. It is a mixed gender sport, and both male and female athletes play on the same teams.Wheelchair rugby is played indoors on a hardwood court of the same measurements as a regulation basketball court
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