VOICED : Canadas wheelchair basketball team aiming for gold at Rio

VOICED : Canadas wheelchair basketball team aiming for gold at Rio

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses wheelchair rugby, a sport first played in Winnipeg in 1976, originally known as Murderball. It highlights the fast-paced nature of the game, played on a basketball court, and the rigorous training of Team Canada, led by Captain Trevor Hirschfield. The team aims for a gold medal at the Rio Paralympics, emphasizing the intense competition and their confidence in achieving their goal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was wheelchair rugby first played?

Toronto

Winnipeg

Montreal

Vancouver

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of wheelchair rugby?

Wheelball

Bumperball

Murderball

Rugbyball

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key aspect of Trevor Hirschfield's training?

Swimming

Running

Cycling

Weight training

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Paralympics has Trevor Hirschfield participated in, including Rio?

Three

One

Two

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the Rio Paralympics take place?

August 7 to 18

September 7 to 18

November 7 to 18

October 7 to 18