National Veterans Wheelchair Games
June 25 - June 30, 2012 - Richmond, VirginiaWelcome to Richmond! Virginia is often known as the state for lovers. That is, lovers of beautiful art, nature, shopping, delicious cuisine, sports and much more! Richmond, the capital city, will place you at the heart of the excitement that Virginia has to offer and is the perfect place for the 32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Read more.
2011 Spirit of the Games Winner - Jerry "Bull" Baylor Jerry "Bull" Baylor did everything right on the motorcycle that day in 1980. The Marine Veteran was wearing a helmet and looked both ways before the light turned green. He was only going five miles per hour when he was hit by a car with faulty brakes. Read more.
About the GamesThe largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world, this event offers 17 different sports to Veterans who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases. The Games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in such events as basketball, rugby, softball, handcycling and others. While past Games have produced national and world-class champions, the Games also provide opportunities for newly disabled Veterans to gain sports skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes.
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