January 12th, 2022, Ottawa – Wheelchair Rugby Canada (WRC) supports the Organizing Committee of the 2022 WWR Americas Championship in the decision to postpone the event due to rising Covid-19 concerns. The Americas Championship, originally commencing late January has a revised set of dates, rescheduled for March 6-March 13, 2022.

“The health and safety of our players, staff and wheelchair rugby family is paramount” said WRC High Performance Director, Jean-Philippe Lavoie. “We support 100% WWR and the Organizing Committee on the postponement of the Americas Championship tournament to keep us all safe & healthy in these quite uncertain times. We look forward to competing at the Americas Championship in Colombia when it is safe to do so”.

Details on WRC’s participation in Colombia will be shared shortly. For more event information, visit the tournament website.

ABOUT WWR AMERICAS

The 2022 Americas Championship is a WWR tournament that provides qualification to the 2022 World Championship. Participating teams include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, & United States.

ABOUT WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CANADA

Wheelchair Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the Canadian Heritage Sport of wheelchair rugby. Wheelchair Rugby Canada strives to be a world-leader in wheelchair rugby, a respected advocate for wheelchair athletes and a visionary organization committed to excellence in programs from recruitment to retirement.

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Nathan Lederer
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Wheelchair Rugby Canada
nathan@wheelchairrugby.ca or 905-531-7428