Wheelchair Rugby: Australia's Paralympic Gold Medalists

Australian Steelers: A Legacy of Success

Paralympic Gold Medals:

• 2012 London Paralympics
• 2016 Rio Paralympics

Culture of Excellence: Driving Success

The Australian Steelers' triumph is attributed to a paradigm shift in their values and culture. This transformation has laid the groundwork for continued dominance at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games.

Paris 2024: Teams Competing

Eight teams will vie for the coveted gold medal in Paris:

• Australia
• Canada
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Great Britain
• Japan
• USA

Wheelchair Rugby: A Thrilling Paralympic Sport

Debut and Governance:

• Paralympic debut: Sydney 2000
• Governing body: International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF)

Inclusive and Adaptive:

Wheelchair rugby is a mixed-team sport, enabling athletes with paralysis in all four limbs to compete. It serves as an alternative to wheelchair basketball and is played by both male and female athletes.

Unique Characteristics:

• High-intensity, full-contact sport
• Played on a basketball court
• Athletes use specialized wheelchairs for mobility and ball handling