How much do you know about wheelchair sports?
Think you know your wheelchair sports? 🏀🏉🏸 From the fast-paced clashes of Wheelchair Rugby to the skilful rallies of Para-Badminton, this quiz will test your knowledge of the rules, history, and unique features that make these sports so exciting.
Test your wheelchair sports knowledge! 🏀
There are lots of fascinating facts waiting to be discovered in this wheelchair sports quiz! You’ll be challenged with exciting questions like:
Where is Wheelchair Rugby played?
What colour ball is used in Wheelchair Rugby?
Wheelchair Rugby was invented in 1977. Where did it originate?
Wheelchair Rugby is a mixed team sport for male and female quadriplegic athletes. Which sports contribute to its unique elements?
Para-Badminton is similar to Wheelchair Tennis, however changes are made to ensure fairness in competition. What is done to ensure fairness?
When did Wheelchair Curling make it's Paralympic debut?
Which mixed gender team sport is now practiced in 24 different countries?
What year did Wheelchair Tennis become a Paralympic sport?
What element has been adapted for Wheelchair Tennis?
Which sport did Sir Ludwig Guttmann develop alongside Wheelchair Basketball?
Wheelchair Basketball was originally developed in 1945. Who created it?
Abby meets the Dundee Dragons to try out wheelchair basketball
Abby trains with the Dundee Dragons wheelchair basketball team, who are supported by Children in Need funding. She is joined by Joe and Charlie who will show her more about the sport and why it is so special to them.
Within just a few months of starting the sport, Joe became the youngest player ever to join the national team where he now competes with the best players across the UK. He's definitely qualified to show Abby how it's done!
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