Wheelchair rugby at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

Wheelchair rugby
at the XI Paralympic Games
Paralympic Wheelchair rugby
VenueThe Dome and Exhibition Complex
Competitors8 teams from 8 nations
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s) United States  United States
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Australia  Australia
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) New Zealand  New Zealand
1996
2004

Wheelchair Rugby at the 2000 Summer Paralympics was officially a mixed sport; however, no women participated. This was the first year that the sport was an official part of the Paralympic program. It had previously been a demonstration sport at the 1996 Paralympics. Eight teams took part in the competition.