Wheelchair Rugby is a unique sport combining some elements of Basketball, Handball, and Ice Hockey. The object of the game is to carry the ball across the opposing team's goal line. Two wheels must cross the goal line for a goal to count, and the player must have firm control of the ball when he or she crosses the line.

The ball may be carried on the lap, but must be passed between players or bounced at least once every ten seconds. Teams have ten seconds to inbound the ball after a stoppage in play, and have fifteen seconds to carry the ball across the mid-court line towards their opponent's goal. Once a team has taken the ball forward across mid-court, they cannot take it back. As in Basketball, there is a key area at either end of the court. Only three defending players are allowed in the key, and offensive players are only allowed in the key for ten seconds.

Contact between wheelchairs is permitted and forms an integral part of the game. Collisions are frequent as players try to stop their opponents and take control of the ball. Some forms of contact that are considered dangerous, such as hitting an opponent's chair behind the rear wheel, are not permitted and can result in penalties. Physical contact between players is not permitted.

Games consist of four eight-minute quarters; additional three-minute overtime periods may be played in the event of a tie. Teams are made up of four players and up to eight substitutes.

中文简介：

      轮椅橄榄球运动是专门为残疾程度较重的肢体残疾者而设计的一个集体球类项目。参加比赛的运动员主要是颈椎损伤的运动员，除下肢必须依靠轮椅外，上肢还有不同程度的障碍。它集安全性、竞技性和观赏性于一体，既突出运动员的个人技术，又强调团队配合。比赛由男、女队员混合组队参加，轮椅橄榄球的正式比赛是在室内进行，攻防双方各上场4名运动员。所有的运动员必须坐在手控轮椅上参加比赛，并符合国际轮椅橄榄球联盟的分级限定标准。

　　比赛过程中，允许轮椅之间进行接触。如当运动员持球或者企图阻断对方时，和对手发生激烈的碰撞。但是一些危险的接触形式，如在对方轮椅后部攻击对方是不允许的，会造成犯规。另外运动员之间也不能进行身体接触。

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