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Wheelchair rugby at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

Wheelchair rugby
at the XV Paralympic Games
Wheelchair Rugby, Rio 2016.png
Venue Rio Olympic Arena
Dates 14–18 September 2016
Competitors 96 (8 teams)
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Australia  Australia
2nd, silver medalist(s) United States  United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Japan  Japan
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1st, gold medalist(s) Australia  Australia
2nd, silver medalist(s) United States  United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Japan  Japan

Wheelchair rugby at the 2016 Summer Paralympics will be held in the Rio Olympic Arena, also known as the Arena Carioca, from 14 September to 18 September 2016. There is a single event, for which both genders are eligible, where 8 teams compete.

Teams receive an allocation in the following order, and under the following processes:

If any of the Zonal Championships are not held, then the next highest ranked NPC from that Zone (not otherwise qualified) on the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 1 May 2016 qualifies



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