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World Championships Wheelchair Rugby 2026 in Sao Paulo is starting! The Australian Steelers The Wheelchair Rugby World Championships is about to start, the waiting is finally over. While the 2022 World Championship was held in Europe (Denmark), this time it will be taking place in South America (Brazil). In Sao Paulo, 12 countries will compete for the title of World Champion. Since 1995, eight world championships have been organized, and the 9th title tournament will take pla

Every now and then, Parasport Support gives extra attention and explanation to a sport that can be done by people with a physical or visual disability. Today, the focus is on: Para powerlifting. INTRODUCTION Para powerlifting is an adaptive bench press sport for athletes with physical impairments affecting their lower limbs or hips. The sport represents the ultimate test of upper body strength. Para Powerlifting is one of the five sports which is governed by the International

The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow on Sunday, August 2, 2026, following the start on July 23, 2026. With a total of 171 medals (70-45-56), Australia won the most medals in Glasgow. Unlike the Paralympic Games and other major sporting events, the Commonwealth Games parasport program is fully integrated. This means that there is no separate event or ticket for parasport disciplines, and that a medal won by a para-athlete counts towards a country's medal standings

From Friday 7 of August until Sunday 9 of August the 5th round of the National Wheelchair Basketball League is planned. The sixth round of the Men's National Wheelchair Basketball League takes place from Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026. In these final pool matches of 2026, the Manly Wheel Eagles and the Wollongong Roller Hawks, both from New South Wales, will face each other. In Melbourne, the Victoria Marvels team will receive the Perth Wheelcats, and the Red Dust

The waiting is over. The Commonwealth Games 2026 are starting soon. The 2026 Commonwealth Games July 23 to August 2 2026 features a fully integrated Para-sport program - meaning medals won by Para-athletes directly contribute to a nation's official medal tally. With Para Athletics, Para swimming, Para powerlifting, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling and Para Bowls fully integrated into the Glasgow 2026, there will be even more chance for spectators to get inspire