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  1. Wheelchair basketball is a sport that emerged around 1946 in the USA, developed by injured servicemen from World War II1. It allows people in wheelchairs to continue playing basketball with simple adaptations and slight rule variations1. Key aspects of wheelchair basketball include:
    1. Dribbling: Players must dribble after every two pushes of the wheelchair to maintain possession.
    2. Traveling: Moving without dribbling results in a traveling violation, similar to standard basketball rules but adjusted for wheelchair movement.
    3. Equipment: Wheelchairs must meet specific specifications, including anti-tip devices, to ensure safety and fairness2.
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    Wheelchair basketball first emerged around 1946 in the USA, developed by injured servicemen from World War II. Most were former able-bodied players who wanted to continue playing the game. The simple adaptations and slight rule variations for people in wheelchairs allowed the sport to spread across the US, and eventually worldwide.
    www.paralympic.org/wheelchair-basketball/about

    The Origin and Evolution

    • Dribbling: Players must dribble after every two pushes of the wheelchair to maintain possession.
    • Traveling: Moving without dribbling results in a traveling violation, similar to standard basketball rules but adjusted for wheelchair movement.
    thebruinsblog.net/wheelchair-basketball-rules/
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