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Army National Guard Veteran Jacob Robertson shines at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, proving the power of adaptive sports and resilience.

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games brings together hundreds of Veterans for some friendly but fierce competition across more than 20 adaptive sports, including softball, basketball and this year's highlight — axe throwing, a sport tried and true to the 2025 Games’ host site Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games came to a close in Minneapolis after six days of competition, connection and camaraderie.

This touching account of determination and transformation showcases the incredible journey of one veteran as he overcomes personal adversity, making strides not just in sports but in life. Christian Lopez is an inspiring example of how adaptive sports can foster profound personal growth and resilience.

Dr. Luis Rivas had to choose between serving as an official for the Wheelchair Games or joining the Puerto Rican National Basketball team in Paris.

Veterans and volunteers interested in registering online for the 43rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) can do so now through April 5, 2024.

Today, the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is putting her experience in strength and fitness toward  leading the first-ever live-virtual adaptive fitness competition at the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which are underway in New York City.

Making it even more special for him is that this was his first time playing wheelchair rugby in 15 years. He looked a little winded after his first of two complete games, but in all he felt good.

Army Veteran Kristie Townsend is competing for the first time at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which has been shown her a whole new world of opportunity.

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) co-present the event, with VA NY Harbor Healthcare System hosting the 2021 Wheelchair Games—the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports event solely for Veterans. Veterans will be participating in 21 adaptive sports and recreational events in the “Big Apple” and at-home from their communities across the nation. The games mark a major milestone of 40 years of empowering the nation’s Veterans to live happy and healthy lives through adaptive sports and recreation.

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible Veterans interested in competing may be completed online at www.wheelchairgames.org, and the application period is open now through April 2.

Since 2012, Tom Connelly has donated his time and talents as a volunteer photographer at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.