Wheelchair rugby highlights - London 2012 Paralympic Games

Australia: gold, Canada: silver, USA: bronze
Wheelchair Rugby was invented in 1977 by a group of Canadian quadriplegic athletes, who were looking for an alternative to Wheelchair Basketball that would allow players with reduced arm and hand function to participate on equal terms. The sport they created, which incorporates some elements of Basketball, Handball and Ice Hockey, has since grown into a thrilling and intense spectacle, and is enormously popular with Paralympic spectators around the world.

[@alexanderson1193]

I thought Rugby was hardcore - this is on the next level. They have no fear

[@jonathanmiller5621]

pro tip: watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@jamiedarren2384]

@Jonathan Miller yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

[@7JeTeL7]

this is madmax hardcore

[@antonyhobbs1144]

This is the only sport that needs physiotherapists doctor and a welder in the backroom staff

[@KellyG.TV.]

OMG I was in this :) I got a close up and everything :D me with my giant Australian glasses haha. And also my brothers and my brothers fiancé was in it too :D congratulations chris for winning the gold

[@vector1649]

2:20 i think

[@coops456]

The best sport ever, at the best Games ever. My wife watched 14 hours solid rugby one day while I was working (Gamesmaker); I finished my shift in time to join her and see GB beat Sweden. Magic.

[@georgechang8660]

this looks like ten times more dangerous than normal rugby

[@paralympics]

Only for the toughest! 💪 You should see it live it's even better!

[@sergei_mikhailovich]

This is how fearless looks like.

[@vedagiri3598]

Have a nice day. I like Wheelchair Rugby.

[@StephenAlexWalker]

The name really doesn't seem accurate to the activity - this is a sport in it's own right and any links to rugby are tenuous and best.

[@Laidbackskater91]

Stephen Walker it's called rugby because it's the only full contact wheelchair sport and they couldn't market the original name murderball.

[@debramicallef9996]

So Proud because my cousin Aaron is in this video he plays for Great Britain (Team GB) he is wearing a white sweatband on his head and his shirt is 13

[@nomfundomdluli6419]

This is fantastic I love it💖

[@paralympics]

Prepare for some hard hits! These are wheelchair rugby highlights from London 2012 >> bit.ly/18q5dmX #ParalympicMemories #1yearon

[@blahhblah6635]

How do i get involved in this??? This looks freaking epic.

[@paralympics]

You can find out more about wheelchair rugby on the federation website: www.iwrf.com/The other thing you can do is get in touch with your National Paralympic Committee. You can find contact details here www.paralympic.org/africa

[@acrylic2888]

@@paralympics can you respect his privacy please many thanks f (short for fynn)

[@dannykettle2466]

Acrylic what

[@zekesvault]

@@dannykettle2466 they changed their reply

[@MinDetonator96]

This is like bumper cars if someone was trying to grope you the whole time.

[@jessesanchez9998]

What a cool sport 😁

[@IkeSan]

I want to play this, its like bumping cars with rugby. I dont have problems with my legs but still I would love to practice it.

[@matserafin4544]

Kev San ppppp

[@acrylic2888]

my man -f (short for fynn)

[@simonebanana]

Stfu

[@fabianmartinez9466]

subscribed!!

[@grail68]

Why aren't the coaches and referees in wheelchairs as well? That's a little odd isn't it?

[@smelliottsmell]

yes indeed my comrade

[@wheelguys3365]

What song is in this?

[@kupper69]

Respekt

[@drewsinky]

Does anyone know what the music used for this video is?

[@jesuswithabigone7240]

Where their legs at tho?

[@powerpuffprincess6446]

Dis looks kinda fun lol

[@moggsy71]

as expected, wheelchair rugby puts wheelchair footy to shame! Truly inspirational!

[@eoinoshea7344]

They didnt even stand up for the national anthem

[@earnestcolaw4276]

it like wheelchair baseball

[@andrewmathematician7443]

Respect! I was only laughing about if wheelchair guys were behaving like this on the street. Like for example 2:15 that was priceless 👌

[@Jordan_Lee0298]

This was awesome watching! I have Hydrocephalus, and at the age of 9 I suffered from a stroke due to the pressure in my brain being so high. After that, I spent nearly 2 years In wheelchair, before I was slowly able to regain the use of my left leg after several months of both physical and occupational therapy. I had to depend on a walker for a few years after that, even to walk at home. I still have to use the walker today, but only when I go somewhere that requires me to walk a long distance. I owe all of my thanks to GOD, because I know that I wouldn't be here sharing my story with you now if GOD didn't intervene. I don't understand why HE chose to save me, but I'm thankful that HE did. Praise be to our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ! I pray for anyone that may be dealing with the trials of life, that our LORD Jesus Christ be with you and comfort you. GOD Bless each and every one of you. Amen.

[@marce__llo2063]

muschioselvaggio

[@jam13z]

they should do this except for regular olympics. so its a bunch of regular, fully functional people in wheelchairs but if you get out of your chair it's a foul. and if you get out of your chair and fight it's an ejection.

[@mtparker61]

The Disability Services Advisory Council Of Clackamas county (portland Aera) Would like to use this vedio for a PSA we are doing. Can we get your permission thank you Michael Parker www.dsac-cc.org

[@paralympics]

Hi there. Please email [e-mail] with your request. Thanks!

[@smelliottsmell]

@2:30 why tf didn't they jump for the jump ball?

[@mikehaines2601]

Rather than calling ourselves DISABLED, why not use a much more inclusive term like CHALLENGED... For more info check out michaeldhaines.com

[@jesuswithabigone7240]

Nvm they went to the same place as my dad

[@monesimo100]

Kids on bumper cars

[@omarqacle]

How disrespectful not standing for their national anthems