U.S. dethrones Australia for wheelchair rugby title

Athletes compete at the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.

By NBC Olympics

Published August 24, 2026 9:50 am

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The U.S., led by four-time Paralympian Chuck Aoki, won its first global championship in wheelchair rugby since 2010 with a 57-51 victory over defending world champions Australia.

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