Sao Paulo, BRAZIL USA Wheelchair Rugby opened the 2025 WWR Americas Championship with a 62-23 win over Argentina. Top scorers for the U.S. were Zion Redington with 18, Alejandro Pabon with 14, and co-captain Chuck Aoki with 10.
The U.S. held Argentina to just three trys in the first establishing a quick 12 try lead. Numerous turnovers forced by the U.S. allowed the Americans to extend their lead finishing the half up 32-7. Heads up play and a dominant offensive/defensive strategy throughout the second half resulted in the 62-23 final score.
Next up for the U.S. is Brazil, scheduled for 5 p.m. local time on Saturday July 12, 2025.
The top two finishers from Americas Championship will qualify for World Championships set for August 2026 back in Sao Paulo at the Brazilian Paralympic Center. Follow USAWR for all of the scores and highlights from this week’s event.