Wheelchair rugby at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

Wheelchair rugby
at the XV Paralympic Games
VenueCarioca Arena 1
Dates14–18 September
Competitors96 (8 teams)
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s) Australia  Australia
2nd place, silver medalist(s) United States  United States
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Japan  Japan
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Wheelchair rugby at the 2016 Summer Paralympics was held in the Carioca Arena 1, also known as the Arena Carioca, from 14 September to 18 September 2016.[1] There was a single event, for which both genders are eligible,[2] where 8 teams compete.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Rio Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Schedule - 2016" (PDF). International Wheelchair Rugby Federation. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Wheelchair Rugby - Official website". Rio 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.[permanent dead link]