Podcasts about Wheelchair rugby

Wheelchair rugby isn’t just a sport — it’s a statement. And on this episode of Sports Minutes, we speak to Edgar Cheong and Sheikh Muhd Danial - two players and change makers driving Singapore’s adaptive sports scene. From spinal injuries to stadium lights, they share how resilience, creativity, and community fuel their lives both on and off the court. And with the Singlife Wheelchair Rugby Cup just around the corner, this is your front-row seat to the passion behind the play. FIND OUT MORE:www.singlife-wheelchair-rugby-cup-2025.eventbrite.sg Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Mandeville Wheelchair Rugby, athletes aren't just playing a sport; they're reclaiming independence, building confidence, and proving that disability does not define destiny. This incredible club has grown from one to three teams, but now they face a challenge—not enough chairs for all the players. That's where Hot Cares steps in. Hot Cares

In 1976, a group of friends invented a game at a rehab hospital in Canada, which they called 'murderball'. It was debuted at the World Wheelchair Games in 1990 and called wheelchair rugby. It became a full Paralympic Sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Duncan "The Quadfather" Campbell was one of the 'founding fathers' of the game after a diving accident caused a spinal cord injury. He tells Megan Jones about why they wanted to create something new and what inspired them.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: The 'founding fathers'. Credit: Duncan Campbell)

This week Andrew talks with Team USA wheelchair rugby star & paralympic medalist Chuck Aoki. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Chuck led Team USA to its 3rd consecutive silver medal. For Chuck, it was the 4th Paralympic medal of his career — making him the most decorated U.S. athlete in his sport. In this conversation, Chuck shares a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable journey & many of his success secrets. You'll hear powerful ideas on building resilience, overcoming adversity, following your passions, & so much more. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.  

In this week's episode I sat down with Chuck Aoki. Chuck is an American wheelchair rugby, aka “murder ball” player, a 4-time Paralympic medalist and one of the most recognized and decorated athletes in the sport both on the court and off. He is also one of the co-founders of Culxtured, a media collective that is changing the ways in which the world views para sport. We discuss the evolution of wheelchair rugby and how he found the sport, the timelines it takes to become a Paralympian compared to an Olympian, how the Paralympics have evolved in regards to media coverage, brand development and partnerships and much, much more. Learn more about and support the Mascots Matter Campaign using the link here: https://bit.ly/4h6XN16 Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires: Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/ United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/ Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf Follow Chuck: Instagram: @chuckaoki TikTok: @chuckaoki Follow Culxtured: Instagram: @culxtured TikTok: @culxtured_ Website: https://culxtured.com   Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Read With Me: Goodreads The StoryGraph This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

A Folkestone man who charged at his girlfriend with a knife after she went to the cinema without him has been locked up.The court heard Wayne Burford, 44, of Foord Road South had previous convictions for crimes against his partner, including for controlling and coercive behaviour.Also in today's podcast, a man who caused the death of an 18-year-old woman in a crash in Canterbury has been jailed for six years.Footage from body-worn cameras shows Jack Cracknell telling police he was speeding at the time of the collision. If you live in Tonbridge, you're being asked what you think on redevelopment plans around the Angel Centre.It's been confirmed a new leisure facility is going to be created and now, the council want to know what should be built on the surrounding land - to the east of the High Street.A year after a Folkestone road was closed following a landslide, bosses have admitted it may not re-open until 2026.Tonnes of debris has been removed from the Road of Remembrance - while drones have been used to survey the site.The owners of an business in Deal have admitted it'll feel strange not to be working - after deciding to shut up shop.Skinner's Electrical Supplies has been in the High Street for 14 years.It's been revealed the University of Kent is still spending £7,000 a month on a student bar which closed down five years ago.The lease on the Cargo Bar in Liberty Quays in Gillingham doesn't come to an end until 2029.Football, and Gillingham's winless run has continued.They've now gone eight games without a victory after losing 2-1 to Notts County at Priestfield on Saturday.A Kent wheelchair rugby club is looking for a new home, after losing the use of their sports hall.Gravesend Dynamite Wheelchair Rugby club has been using the Northfleet Youth Centre for eight years, free of charge.

Paralympian gold medallist Aaron Phipps and his coach Jon Cooper share their incredible journey from the heights of elite sport to empowering others through their collaborative motivational keynote. As a dynamic duo, Aaron and Jon dive into the highs and lows of competition, the transformative power of partnership and how creative training and mental resilience propelled Aaron's performance beyond all expectations. With lessons on innovation, adaptability and the joy of preparation, Aaron and Jon reveal how adopting a divergent mindset helped create their unique path to gold.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘There's a difference between putting the person at the centre of the journey and relying on the person to navigate the journey.'   ABOUT AARON Aaron Phipps MBE competes on the world stage as a three time Paralympian. He pulled himself from an impossible situation as a teenager to become the best in the world in what he does. He is a keen charity fundraiser and in 2016, set himself the biggest challenge yet to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. He has been ranked in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability and his story moves audiences across the globe. Aaron describes Jon as his biggest cheerleader and harshest critic yet the best coach he's ever worked with.    ABOUT JON Jon has been a performance coach in elite level sports for over 12 years, training a range of athletes from professional football, Olympic sailing and international athletics. He is also a PhD candidate, published researcher and university lecturer in sport science and coaching. Jon describes Aaron as an inspiration, a truly great athlete and the most driven person he's ever met which is both a blessing and a curse being his coach!   CONNECT WITH AARON AND JON https://www.aaronphipps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aaronphippsgbwr https://www.facebook.com/AaronPhippsGbwr https://x.com/AaronPhippsGBWR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6A9D2W7VOB_ERz6sFBN-fg/videos https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cooper-91480849/   ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Sarah is at the helm for your Sunday sporting action. We hear from Sars after their Munster semi-final win, plus Wheelchair Rugby with the Rebel Wheelers, American Football with the Cork Admirals and Spike O'Sullivan gives his two cents on the Taylor v Serrano bout.

Disability sport breaks another barrier this weekend with the inaugural Wheelchair Rugby League trans-Tasman Series. New Zealand will take on a heavily-favoured Australian side in two tests in Auckland, though the results of the series come secondary for players, who just want more eyeballs on their sport, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Glittery Goodness is back for another episode! This week, Ross dives deep into the 2024 Paris Paralympics & his new-found love of Wheelchair Rugby. But that's not all, as usual there's your usual pop culture recommendations in the Culture List.Recommendations:A Glittery PlaylistKillers, cults & Queens podcastBegin Again with DavinaSlow News by tortoise. Support glitterball on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/glitteryoodness.

Two decades, a simple team talk and a gold medal.  This weekend the 2004 Wheel Blacks are reuniting to celebrate their feat from 20 years ago at the Athens Paralympics, when they won wheelchair rugby gold.  Coach of the winning side Grant Sharman joined Piney to reminisce about the win and share what he said to the side ahead of the match.  “Enjoy what you're doing. Sorry, process stick to process, but the biggie was have fun, have fun out there. You know, you never know when you're back, and they did.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Toronto International Film Festival is well underway. Amy Amantea shares an update about what's stood out to her so far. Apple's September event kicks off on September 9th. It's expected that the new iPhone lineup will be announced. Steven Scott drops in to help preview the event. Canada's Wheelchair Rugby team finished 5th at the Paris Games. Travis Murao was part of the team. He joins to share his experience at the Para Games.

Canada's Wheelchair Rugby team finished 5th at the Paris Games. Travis Murao was part of the team. He joins to share his experience at the Para Games.

VI Sports-lover Geoff Smith was at the Paralympics to watch GB play Wheelchair Rugby. He was offered a Touch2See tablet for the games and told Amelia about his experience using the tech and the atmosphere around the games. Image shows Geoff smiling at the camera. He is a white man with cropped brown hair, blue eyes and glasses and there is a clay-coloured wall behind him.

Glittery Goodness is back for another episode! This week, Ross dives deep into the 2024 Paris Paralympics & his new-found love of Wheelchair Rugby. But that's not all, as usual there's your usual pop culture recommendations in the Culture List.Recommendations:Shell Game podcast Support glitterball on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/glitteryoodness.

Welcome to the audio digest of this week's issue of The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines and feature stories read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles of Interest: Alabama teen to play wheelchair rugby for Team USA in Paralympic Games (5:30) College students serve in 17 countries and across U.S. for summer missions (10:08) New nonprofit resettles refugees and connects families with churches who can help (14:07) Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE Visit Reliable Signs HERE

Chris and Will guide you through Day Four and Day Five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. This episode provides comprehensive coverage of all 22 sports, including the daily highlights of Para Rowing, Boccia, Para Badminton, Para Triathlon, and Wheelchair Rugby.

James Turner a headline performer on Day 5 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games winning the 400m to make it 3 consecutive games that he's won Gold medals in. Ned Hall runs through everything that's happened and talks to Evan O'Hanlon, Jaryd Clifford, Katie Kelly and Ryley Batt

From age 12, Elle Steele knew she wanted to become a Paralympian. Even better, she knew she wanted to become a Paralympic Gold medallist. At just 17 years old she achieved that dream, representing Australia at the Sydney 2000 Games, and breaking the 400 metres freestyle record on the way. After retiring from swimming, she made the switch to Wheelchair Rugby and became the first female to represent Victoria in the sport. But when injury stopped her competing from sport altogether, neurolinguistics gave her a new lease on life. Elle quickly learnt the power that language can have on one's perception of disability, but also one's sense of self. Now she works as the aptly titled ‘Self Belief Agent', helping others to unlock their potential. This chat demonstrates the power of positivity and self belief and we hope you enjoy it. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop

Wheelchair Rugby superstar Ryley Batt still isn't clear if he's going to play on but he does know that in the immediate future he'll be under the surgeon's knife. After scoring 158 tries in 5 matches Batt will return home with a Bronze medal to add to the 2 Gold medals and 1 Silver already in his possession but with a back held together with tape. He told Ned Hall that preparing for the Paris games has taken a toll mentally as well as physically. But he's not sure that he can leave behind the Steelers or the Paralympic Games after 21 years on the team.

Japan Defeats US 48-41 to Claim Its 1st Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Gold

In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators like himself are also bringing eyes to the event. On the show today, Aoki breaks down the basics of wheelchair rugby (aka “murderball”), the system that classifies para athletes based on their disability, and why this year's Paralympics are getting more buzz than ever. Then, we’ll get into how pharmaceutical companies’ new direct-to-consumer programs could impact drug prices. And, listeners tell us about the trafficless 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, and a lesson in credit cards learned the hard, heartbreaking way. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Passion And Guts: Chuck Aoki’s World of Wheelchair Rugby” from Team USA “Paralympic Games in Paris set to reach largest audience after broadcast deals” from The Guardian “What sports are in the Paralympics and how does the classification system work?” from AP News “How to Watch the 2024 Summer Paralympics: Streaming Schedule, Free Options” from Wired “Pfizer Follows Lilly With Website Selling Directly to Patients” from Bloomberg “Eli Lilly lowering weight loss drug prices” from The Hill “Health Insurance Costs Will Rise Steeply if Premium Tax Credit Improvements Expire” from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities “How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2025” from KFF “Pfizer launches new website for migraine, respiratory offerings” from Reuters “Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Global Shipping Bottleneck” from Bloomberg We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

St. Louis University assistant professor Sarah Adam is the first woman to make the USA's Paralympics wheelchair rugby team. Adams shares what it means to represent her country, and women, as an elite athlete at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris — and one of her biggest fans explains why Adam's story embodies the spirit of the Olympics and her chosen profession: occupational therapy.

With the Olympics over the eyes of the sporting world are back on Paris once again ahead of the start of the Paralympic Games. More than 4000 athletes will be competing for 549 medals over the next two weeks in sports such as Boccia, Swimming and Wheelchair Rugby. We hear from Egyptian swimmer Malak Abdelshafi on what it means to represent her country at the games. And BBC Sport's Peter Harding tells us what sports and which athletes to watch out for.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Josh Jenkins, Adam Chowdhury and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde

From Sitting Volleyball to Wheelchair Rugby, Sports Journalist Joanne O'Riordan previews the Paralympic Games that open in Paris this Wednesday.

Episode 88 brought on Team USA Wheelchair Rugby head coach, and 2x Paralympic medalist, Joe Delagrave. He spoke about the culture of wheelchair rugby, adaptive sports, adversity as motivation, athlete identity, and representing Team USA Paralympics as an athlete and a head coach. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at www.betterhelp.com/closermentality Libro.fm: tidd.ly/3JIHA3m KT Tape: tidd.ly/43ivNQo Team USA Wheelchair Rugby: https://usawr.org/ Wheelchair Rugby Rules: https://usawr.org/learn-wheelchair-rugby/ Watch the 2024 WR Paralympics: https://www.teamusa.com/paris-2024/paralympics/sports/wheelchair-rugby Join a Wheelchair Rugby Team: https://www.uswra.org/page/show/6234720-join-a-team Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: www.youtube.com/@closermentalityuncensored2603

U.S. Wheelchair Rugby star Chuck Aoki joins Phil Mackey for some Minnesota Vikings hot takes, and a look behind the scenes at what it's like competing as a Paralympian!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Wheelchair Rugby star Chuck Aoki joins Phil Mackey for some Minnesota Vikings hot takes, and a look behind the scenes at what it's like competing as a Paralympian!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Coller is joined by co-captain of the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby team Chuck Aoki. Chuck, outside of representing the country at multiple Olympics, is a huge Vikings fan. Coller and Chuck talk about the Vikings heading into training camp as well as competing for a gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Coller is joined by co-captain of the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby team Chuck Aoki. Chuck, outside of representing the country at multiple Olympics, is a huge Vikings fan. Coller and Chuck talk about the Vikings heading into training camp as well as competing for a gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!!! Welcome to the "Every 4 Years" Podcast: An Unofficial Olympic and Paralympic Podcast, where we embark on a journey through the lives of past, present, and future Olympians and Paralympians, along with their coaches and families. Join me, your host Tim Puttre, as we uncover their inspiring stories and remarkable journeys. I may not be an Olympian, Paralympian, journalist, or expert—but I am deeply passionate about these incredible athletes and the narratives that define them. This podcast is dedicated to sharing their triumphs, challenges, and the sheer determination that propels them to greatness. In each episode, we explore a diverse array of sports, like the Luge, Wheelchair Rugby, and Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming) We've had the privilege of conversing with legends such as Greg Louganis, Dominique Dawes, Tatyana McFadden, Katie Ledecky, Oksana Masters, and even members of the iconic 1980 US Miracle on Ice hockey team like Rob McClanahan and John Harrington. Join us as we delve deep into the hearts and minds of these extraordinary individuals. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the world of Olympic and Paralympic sports, there's something here for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. Stay connected with us on social media @every4yearspodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and additional content. Subscribe now and get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Olympic and Paralympic greatness. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey—we can't wait to share these stories with you.      Every 4 Years Podcast Instagram: @every4yearspodcast Twitter: @every4yearspodcast Facebook: @every4yearspodcast    

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Since wheelchair rugby's debut in the 1996 Paralympics, Team USA has only had male players — until now. At this summer's competition in Paris, the American team's roster will include its very first female player: St. Louis University Assistant Professor Sarah Adam. Adam shares how she's training for intense competition at the Paralympics this summer and what it means to represent her country, and women, as an elite athlete.

Sarah Adam, US Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team talks with Megan Lynch about her story from playing college softball to her diagnoses of MS and the transition to Wheelchair Rugby.   (Image courtesy Saint Louis University)

It was a lost bet with her brother that led to Shae Graham to first try wheelchair rugby, after many years of refusing to try. In 2019, Shae Graham became the first and only woman to have represent Australia's mixed gender wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers. Shae also sits on the board as an athlete representative of World Wheelchair Rugby, and is currently preparing to be selected in the Australian team for her second Paralympics in Paris 2024. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop (http://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop) Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribe (https://bit.ly/tfapsubscribe) Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop (https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop) Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport

The National Wheelchair Rugby Championships are taking place Friday through Sunday in Wiregrass Ranch in Pasco County. We speak with Mike DeLancey, a disabled veteran who's helped in the formation of a wheelchair rugby team locally and in bringing the championships and hundreds of athletes, family, coaches and volunteer assistants to the Tampa Bay area. 

A weekly podcast covering women's sports news.  Taking a look around the grounds - Bree Walker wins the first ever bobsled World Cup gold for Australia, in wheelchair rugby the Australian Steelers have qualified for the 2024 Paralympics, and the Tillies are set to face Germany and USA in Paris.  For the key story we'll chat about the serious LACK of statues of women in Australia, and why the Matildas shouldn't have to win to get a statue.  Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop. www.linktr.ee/thefemaleathleteproject Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject #womenssport 

We are joined by 3 x Worlds Strongest Disabled Man, British Army Veteran, Wheelchair Rugby player & unique style icon Mac McLaren! Mac talks about his life, his life altering injury, his competitive sporting achievements & customised designs for prosthetic legs! Mac has competed all round the world & now sets his sights on Wheelchair Rugby (or Murderball as it affectionately referred to) prepare yourself for a very special conversation with one of the biggest characters we've had the pleasure of featuring on the podcast.

Kevin is an American paralympic athlete and now Wheelchair Rugby coach.As an athlete he won 2 Bronze medals at the 1988 Paralympics, before transitioning into coaching Wheelchair Rugby in 1992. His team, Lakeshore then went on to 5 consecutive National Titles. This led to him being appointed Team USA coach where we won a silver at 2002 World Championships and a Bronze at the 2004 Paralympics. In 2009 he was appointed coach of the Canadian National team and led them to a silver medal at the 2012 Paralympics and gold at the 2015 World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge. He is presently the head coach of the Japan Wheelchair Rugby team where he led them to Bronze at the 2022 world Championships.If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at paul@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le journal des sports de ce samedi 21 octobre, avec le Rugby en fauteuil, à l'honneur à Paris durant la coupe du monde de Rugby à quinze.

Cameron Carr was a rising star in Rugby League when a shocking accident changed everything. A few years later he found a new path, in a sport known as 'Murderball'

Cameron Carr was a rising star in Rugby League when a shocking accident changed everything. A few years later he found a new path, in a sport known as 'Murderball'

t's always great when we can take someone off our never-ending list of people we'd love to talk to. It's even better when we manage to do the interview without completely fangirling. This week we talk with wheelchair rugby legend Chuck Aoki. Chuck has been to three Paralympics--London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020. He's racked up hardware at all three, with a bronze and two silvers respectively. Chuck is currently on the Team USA 2023 training squad in preparation for international competition later this year. We talked with Chuck about the finer points of the sport, its specialized wheelchairs, and his Paralympic experiences. Be sure to follow Chuck on social: @chuckaoki on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. On Twitter, he's @aoki5chuck. In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison reminds us that the Games aren't always amazing and inspirational. She's got the story of how organizers leveraged the government's plan to keep "undesireables" off the streets of Seoul. Sadly, this was done with horrifying effects. To learn more, check out this article from The Nation and this one from Associated Press. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: Pole vaulter Katie Moon Curler John Shuster Speed skater Erin Jackson Sitting volleyball player Lora Webster - TKFLASTANI Rob Snoek is commentating her tournament this coming weekend! Check out the CBC schedule here. In Paris 2024 news, the single ticket lottery has started, so we're hopeful that everyone gets tickets they want! Also, the Paris 2024 organizers release details about the food that will be served in the Athletes Village. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2dA Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Chuck Aoki ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348          

Kim Chakanetsa talks to two Paralympic wheelchair rugby players from UK and Denmark about competing at the top level in this mixed-gender, adrenaline-filled, high-impact sport – that used to be known as murderball. Kylie Grimes is an Paralympic gold medallist, competing at three Paralympics for Great Britain. As a teenage athlete and show jumper, Kylie had a life-changing spinal injury in 2006 but her passion for sport remained. Within three years she was cycling 450 km, from Vietnam to Cambodia, to raise money for charity and was playing wheelchair rugby. In 2012 she qualified for her first Paralympics in London she helped Team GB win its first Paralympic gold in the sport at Tokyo 2020. Sofie Skoubo helped the Danish wheelchair rugby team qualify for their first Paralympics in Tokyo. She has Muscular Dystrophy and has also fought off the court to focus on the special needs of para-athletes. Alongside her sports career she works for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation on an initiative supporting disabled children access education. Produced by Jane Thurlow (Image: (L) Sofie Skoubo, credit D Echelard. (R) Kylie Grimes, credit Megum Masuda.)

Ex-soldier turned Wheelchair Rugby World Cup Champion for England, James Simpson, joins John and Tex to share his team's hard fought journey to the top of their sport. His leadership and focused training on Power Athlete's Grindstone program helped empower the performance of his squad on the pitch. Learn what it takes for a team to come together around a common goal and how all the hard work in training makes holding up a trophy that much sweeter. Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep673 Are you looking for a flexible training program so you can balance training with life? Follow Grindstone and punch the clock in the face. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/grindstone/ Check out what we do: Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com