World Wheelchair Rugby

Core Values

Wheelchair Rugby is a sport for tetraplegic athletes. It is proud of its values and strives always to remain true to them.

The core values of the game are:

Passion

Wheelchair Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the Game. Wheelchair Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global Rugby family.

Inclusiveness

Wheelchair Rugby provides a unifying spirit founded on teamwork and support, and leads to great camaraderie, loyalty and lifelong friendships through sport.

Athlete Focus

The Wheelchair Rugby family recognizes and respects that the athletes, who created and developed the Game, are at the centre of the sport.

Respect

Respect for team mates, opponents, match officials and all those involved in the Game is paramount.

Integrity

Integrity is central to the fabric of the Game and is generated through honesty and fair play.

Support

All stakeholders in the Game – players, coaches, support personnel, administrators, spectators – recognise that they must support each other for the Game to continue to flourish and grow on a worldwide basis.

Welcome to World Wheelchair Rugby. We are the official worldwide governing body of wheelchair rugby. Contact us for more information.

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