Wheelchair Rugby European Championship 2025
The European Wheelchair Rugby Championship is an international sporting event at Sportcampus Zuiderpark in which the best wheelchair rugby teams from Europe compete for the title.
What is Wheelchair Rugby?
This sport is a spectacular and fast-paced team sport designed for athletes with restricted arms and legs. This unique sport combines elements of rugby, basketball and ice hockey and is known for its physical intensity and strategic depth.
In wheelchair rugby, two teams of four players each compete against each other. The players use special sports wheelchairs designed for speed and agility. The objective is simple: bring the ball, a modified volleyball, across the opponent's goal line.
Speed, strength and clever tactics are key. Players must not only score, but also block the opponent and create chances for their teammates. This makes wheelchair rugby a dynamic and strategic sport. Wheelchair rugby is played worldwide and is an official part of the Paralympic Games.
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