Wheelchair Sports

Wheelchair sports are among the most popular of the adaptive sports types. Choose among wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair power lifting, even wheelchair billiards. Most of these sports require very specific adaptive equipment, and some are team sports with tournaments held throughout the country (see especially wheelchair basketball). The following articles will provide you with information on how to get started with wheelchair sports, including what organizations offer programs in your area.

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