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U.S. wheelchair rugby wins first world title in 16 years

8/24/2026

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U.S. wheelchair rugby team captured its first world title in 16 years, beating Australia 57-51 in São Paulo.
Four-time Paralympian Chuck Aoki led the U.S. team to the championship.
The U.S. will enter the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics as reigning world champion.
The U.S. edged Japan 50-49 in the semifinals, a rematch of the 2024 Paralympic final.
Australia had defeated the U.S. 54-44 in pool play earlier in the tournament.

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U.S. wheelchair rugby team captured its first world title in 16 years, beating Australia 57-51 in São Paulo.
Four-time Paralympian Chuck Aoki led the U.S. team to the championship.
The U.S. will enter the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics as reigning world champion.
The U.S. edged Japan 50-49 in the semifinals, a rematch of the 2024 Paralympic final.
Australia had defeated the U.S. 54-44 in pool play earlier in the tournament.