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  • Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

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

  • Sole Arkansan earns gold at 44th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Sole Arkansan earns gold at 44th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    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.

  • Veterans finish strong at the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Veterans finish strong at the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

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

  • Veteran Christian Lopez shines through challenges at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    Veteran Christian Lopez shines through challenges at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games

    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.

  • Multiple sclerosis patient succeeds at Wheelchair Games

    Multiple sclerosis patient succeeds at Wheelchair Games

    An Army Veteran shares her story about service, MS diagnosis, and her experience at the Wheelchair Games.

  • The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    The push to get back into the Wheelchair Games

    A recreational therapist convinced a Veteran to go to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in New Orleans in July 2024.

  • Veteran ready for 2025 Wheelchair Games

    Veteran ready for 2025 Wheelchair Games

    Veteran Hank Ebert is a bit of a superstar in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. He has been attending since 1993.

  • Wheelchair Games build confidence

    Wheelchair Games build confidence

    West Virginia mom builds confidence at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

  • Wheelchair games uplifting for New Orleans Veteran

    Wheelchair games uplifting for New Orleans Veteran

    Eugene Palmer is one of hundreds of Veterans participating in the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

  • Olympics or National Veterans Wheelchair Games?

    Olympics or National Veterans Wheelchair Games?

    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.

  • Registration for 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games is now open

    Registration for 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games is now open

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

  • Registration for Veterans Wheelchair Games opens Feb. 1

    Registration for Veterans Wheelchair Games opens Feb. 1

    VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America will host National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Portland, July 4-9. Eligible Veterans may submit applications from Feb. 1 until April 2.

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