Adam Mould and Glasgow Panthers – financial support for Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby 7s is essentially the same rules as Rugby 7s but in a wheelchair. Out of the 7 players, only a maximum of 3 able-bodied players are allowed to play. Punching a ball to score is another way to help let out the anger and aggression out. However, Rugby Wheelchair is different, there are 5 players in each team, they play with a volleyball and can pass in any direction. The way to score is to roll across the line with the ball in your lap. Wheelchair Rugby is also the only sport open to both men and women and is the only sport in the Olympics to allow both men and women to compete on the same team. It really is an important sport that gives everyone a chance.

Adam’s work with the Glasgow Panthers saw them recognised as the first sports club in Scotland to promote that anybody – disabled, able-bodied, young or old – can play Wheelchair Rugby. There are so many segregations between able-bodied and disabilities, including sport, and Adam wanted to break down that barrier and focus on what is more important in this scenario…  playing rugby!