Wheelchair Basketball
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VIS coach appointed to national role with the Australian Gliders
Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) wheelchair basketball coach Jeremy Synot has been appointed head coach of the Australian Gliders, Australia’s women’s national wheelchair basketball team, by…
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VIS hosts Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) hosted a four-day Wheelchair Basketball challenge for the National Institute Network (NIN) at the Hangar in Melbourne.
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Ready to Shoot | Wheelchair Basketball Explained
Wheelchair basketball (WCBB) is a global sensation, known for its fast-paced action and intense rivalries. We breakdown what makes the sport unique and the…
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Qian Yang OAM | In a class of her own
Not many people can say they’ve won a Paralympic medal, let alone winning multiple medals across four consecutive Paralympic Games. But Qian Yang OAM…
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Shelley Matheson | A Glider in Name Only
Few have accomplished all that Shelley Matheson (nee Chaplin) has: At the age of 39, she has won three Paralympic medals, captained her country,…
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Laura Davoli | An emerging star of wheelchair basketball
VIS Wheelchair Basketballer, Laura Davoli, lost both her legs as a 7-year-old after contracting a rare bacterial infection. She found her passion and independence…
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Wheelchair Basketballer, Chithic Machar, on Resilience, Ambition and Teamwork
Wheelchair basketball is the fastest growing sport for athletes with disability, according to Disability Sports Australia. When Chithic Machar attended a school holiday program…
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Rollers and Gliders Gear Up for Dubai
VIS scholarship holders Isabel Martin and Laura Davoli have been selected in the 12-strong Australian Gliders team to compete at the International Wheelchair Basketball…
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Wheelchair Basketball set to propel in Victoria
Basketball Australia (BA) and the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) are excited to announce the launch of a new Wheelchair Basketball program. The program…
