MedStar NRH empowers individuals with physical disabilities to lead active and healthy lifestyles through adaptive sports and fitness in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
MedStar NRH empowers individuals with physical disabilities to lead active and healthy lifestyles through adaptive sports and fitness in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
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Wheelchair Basketball
The MedStar NRH Punishers is a nationally recognized wheelchair basketball team under the Division 3 of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Wheelchair Basketball athletes must have a lasting lower extremity disability that consistently interferes with mobility.
MedStar NRH offers a competitive Division 2 wheelchair rugby team within the United States Quad Rugby Association (USQRA) league. It is a co-ed, full contact sport designed for individuals with impairments in minimum three out of four limbs, primarily played by quadriplegics.