Japan JPN | |
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IWRF Ranking | 3 |
Joined IWRF | 1997 |
IWRF Zone | IWRF Asia-Oceania |
National Federation | Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation |
Paralympic Games | |
Appearances | 6 |
Medals | Gold: 2024 Bronze: 2016, 2020 |
World Championships | |
Appearances | 4 |
Medals | Gold: 2018 ,Bronze: 2010 ,2022 |
IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship | |
Appearances | 9 |
Medals | Gold: 2015,2023 Silver: 2011, 2013,2017,2019 Bronze: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009 |
The Japan national wheelchair rugby team (日本全国車椅子ラグビーチーム) represents Japan in international wheelchair rugby. Japan is the third most successful team in the Asia-Oceania region, finishing outside the medal places only once in eight appearances at the IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship. Japan have won the tournament once, in 2015 and are also the 2014 Asian Para Games champions. They have reached six Summer Paralympics, winning the gold medal at the 2024 Games in Paris.