The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has announced the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship which will take place in Vejle, Denmark, 8 – 17 October 2022.
The Local Organising Committee consists of; Parasport Denmark, Wheelchair Rugby Committee Denmark, Sport Event Denmark and the Municipality of Vejle
“Parasport Denmark has a rich history in hosting Para sport and we thank them for their continued commitment. Their vision is to grow the sport globally, build strong partnerships and present the best world championship ever” said Kathy Newman Head of IWRF.
“The IWRF Competitions Committee was really impressed with the quality of the bid and the commitment from the Municipality of Vejle and Sport Event Denmark to support the delivery of the championship. We look forward to working with the Local Organising Committee to help Parasport Denmark and the IWRF realise their shared vision.”
Dan Arnløv Jørgensen, Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Committee of Culture and Sports in the Municipality of Vejle said: “We are very proud to have been chosen to host the 2022 IWRF World Championship in Vejle. We want to build on the success of the European Championships in 2019, and once again emphasise that Vejle is the capital of Para sport.”
