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Wheelchair curling
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a form of curling adapted for athletes with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs to compete
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
complex compound
Uncountable
Plural form
wheelchair curlings
What is "wheelchair curling"?
Wheelchair curling is an adapted version of curling, where athletes in wheelchairs slide a stone across an icy surface toward a target, much like in traditional curling. The game is played with two teams, each having four players, who compete to put their stones nearest to the center of the target. As athletes are unable to stand or walk, they must use a special curling stick to push the stones. Wheelchair curling emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and precision, as athletes are looking for any opportunity to outscore their opponents and maintain control of the game.
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Wheelchair curling is an inclusive sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete.
