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Leading up to the Paris Paralympics, Chuck Aoki, a wheelchair rugby player, has been posting on social media to boost excitement about the Games. His videos touch on a wide range of topics, from jokes poking fun at team uniforms to helping viewers understand how the Paralympics are organized. The four-time Paralympian’s undergraduate degree is in teaching, and that passion drives some of his content. “There is a dearth of resources about the Paralympics out there.
“The Paralympics became this possibility — this dream I had.” Wheelchair rugby has a solid fanbase around the world, and it helps that it’s an exciting and unique watch. “It’s really not like any other sport out there,” he says. “It’s a mix of rugby and hockey and soccer and basketball.” The 1 thing to know before watching the Paralympics For Olympics fans who enjoy learning about new sports and athletes, the Paralympics offer the same opportunity, Aoki explains.
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