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Local Radio,11 Jul 2024,2 mins

Aaron Phipps: My sport was once called murderball

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

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Southampton's Aaron Phipps, who plays for London Wheelchair Rugby Club, wants a second fairytale Gold as part of Paralympics GB's wheelchair rugby team. This time his daughters will be there to cheer him on in Paris. Despite living in a world of health and safety rules, he says he's found his niche - knocking opponents out of their wheelchair in a sport that used to be called murderball! Jen Dale reports. Image credit: Getty Images/Dean Mouhtaropoulos. If you’re inspired to explore inclusive Paralympic sports, check out Super Movers for Every Body on BBC Teach.

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