President of World Wheelchair Rugby. Paralympic Technical Delegate (London/Rio). Assistive Technology tutor. RN Submariner. All views are my own.
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On #InternationalWomensDay a reflection on @ww_rugby strategic aims to increase more female athletes. Have a look at the worldwheelchair.rugby/women-…
My thanks to all the women in our sport who contribute and make the difference.
#IWD2026 @IWGWomenSport
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🚨 MEDIA VOLUNTEERS WANTED 🚨
World Wheelchair Rugby is building a global media team!
📸 Photo
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Gain experience. Build your portfolio. Travel to events.
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#WheelchairRugby #SportsMedia
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🚨 Opportunity with WWR🚨
World Wheelchair Rugby is seeking a voluntary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic leadership and expert medical advice across the sport.
📩 Apply by Friday 27 March 2026
Send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]
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Hey @LNER
Pram in wheelchair space at your staff's instruction on 1330 arriving York from Newcastle. Couple had booked seats in K but told to use wheelchair space.
2x wheelchair users boarding at York.
Where the heck is the pram supposed to go?
On the roof?
@DavidHorne
ALT A large, clearly non-foldabld, pram in a wheelchair space on a train. Mother in nearby seat has face blurred out.
ALT Waiting on the platform ready to board, 2x wheelchair users. One in green T shirt and shorts, waiting in his rigid manual, another in blue coat in an electric wheelchair.
Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay World Wheelchair Rugby Champions Gender Equity with Landmark Declaration & Game-Changing Playbook – @ww_rugby @WorldRugby @Paralympics @parsonsandrew @HoganLovells worldwheelchair.rugby/2025/0…
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Sad news. On behalf of #wheelchairrugby I want to pass on my condolences to Norbert’s family and all within wheelchair basketball. He will be sadly missed within the Paralympic Movement @ww_rugby
A Heartbreaking Loss for the IWBF Family
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our Secretary General, Norbert Kucera. More than a leader, he was a mentor, a friend, and a driving force in wheelchair basketball. His impact is immeasurable, and his absence leaves a profound void.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. Rest in peace, Norbert—you will never be forgotten. 💙
🕊 Read our tribute: bit.ly/4hX9QOD
#IWBF #WheelchairBasketball
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A Heartbreaking Loss for the IWBF Family
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our Secretary General, Norbert Kucera. More than a leader, he was a mentor, a friend, and a driving force in wheelchair basketball. His impact is immeasurable, and his absence leaves a profound void.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. Rest in peace, Norbert—you will never be forgotten. 💙
🕊 Read our tribute: bit.ly/4hX9QOD
#IWBF #WheelchairBasketball
Great to see these rule changes being made and providing the opportunity for feedback from those participating. As a sport we haven’t seen major rule changes for several years. It’s good to keep being innovative and seeing how we make the sport better. @Paralympics @PHC_Lboro
The 2025 updated World Wheelchair Rugby International Rules are now available on the WWR website along with the summaries of rule changes: worldwheelchair.rugby/wheelc…
The updated Score and Penalty sheets in writable PDF format can be found here: worldwheelchair.rugby/techni…
Richard Allcroft OBE retweeted
The 2025 updated World Wheelchair Rugby International Rules are now available on the WWR website along with the summaries of rule changes: worldwheelchair.rugby/wheelc…
The updated Score and Penalty sheets in writable PDF format can be found here: worldwheelchair.rugby/techni…
Still waiting to hear why my personal Mobility device wasn’t allowed on @jet2tweets flight. Removed from plane and then had to be transported (by plane) and couriered home.
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An absolute pleasure to watch the Wheelchair Rugby finals at the Paralympics yesterday in the company of World Wheelchair Rugby President @RichardAllcroft . Incredible final between Japan and USA. World Rugby enjoys a strong strategic relationship with our friends at @ww_rugby
Back from an iconic and memorable Paralympic Games @Paris2024 i’m mindful of how I got there following a spinal injury in 1992. It’s World spinal cord injury day #ISCoS2024
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Top 5 mondial à la maison 🇫🇷
Dans une Arena Champ-de-Mars qui a poussé jusqu'au bout les Bleus, l'équipe de France termine ce tournoi Paralympique à la 5ème place, leur meilleur résultat aux Jeux 👏
A suivre, la finale pour savoir qui se parera d'or ! 🥇
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Top 5 in the world at home 🇫🇷
In an Arena Champ-de-Mars that pushed Les Bleus all the way, the French team finished this Paralympic tournament in 5th place, their best result at the Games 👏
Next up, the final to find out who will be adorned with gold! 🥇
📸 #Paris2024
ALT Match entre français et canadiens sur le parquet, devant la statue du Maréchal Foch sur son cheval.
ALT Cercle de joueurs français sur le parquet à la fin du match.
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The Paralympic Movement is 76 years old!🥳
Our founder, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, laid the foundations for a changed future.
Together we are a Spirit in Motion🤲
#Paralympics #SpinalCordInjury #SCICare
#OnThisDay in 1948, Sir Ludwig Guttmann formed the first ever Stoke Mandeville Games.
The Paralympic Movement is 72 years old today.
📸 : Stoke Mandeville Stadium Archive.
ALT Sir Ludwig Guttmann opening the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1953. The sign behind reads - the aim of the Stoke Mandeville Games is to unite paralysed men and women from all parts of the world in an international sports movement, and your spirit of true sportsmanship today will give hope and inspiration to thousands of paralysed people.
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We caught up with Australia’s🇦🇺 Ella Sabljak after their Bronze Medal Match🥉 win over Great Britain🇬🇧
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Join us tomorrow for day 4 of the @Paris2024 @Paralympics Games!
Find out where you can watch the action live on the Paralympics website: paralympic.org/paris-2024/ne…
#wheelchairrugby #paris2024 #paralympics2024
Help shape how we develop our sport and create opportunities for more female athletes and leaders @Paralympics @parsonsandrew @WorldRugby
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The Gender Equity Survey is available NOW and we would love to hear from anyone over the age of 18 engaged with wheelchair rugby so that we can all move towards increasing female participation in our great sport!
worldwheelchair.rugby/2024/0…
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