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Many thanks to Omaha, where five hundred wheelchair athletes were successful in their "Quest for the Best" at the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, July 25-29, 2008.
See you next summer in Spokane, Washington for the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, July 13-18, 2009.
Be there - come "Rollin’ on the River" with us next July in Spokane!
Photo Gallery is now available.
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2008 NVWG Swimming Competition
2008 NVWG Handcycling Competition
2008 NVWG Quad Rugby Competition
2008 NVWG Archery Competition
2008 NVWG Air Gun Competition
2008 NVWG Track Competition
2008 NVWG Table Tennis Competition
2008 NVWG Field Competition
2008 NVWG Handcycling Competition
2008 NVWG Softball Competition
2008 NVWG Nine-ball Competition
2008 NVWG Power Soccer Competition
2008 NVWG Nine-ball Competition
2008 NVWG Air Gun Competition
2008 NVWG Archery Competition
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2008 NVWG Daily Webcasts **
Fact Sheet 
What: A multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service veterans who
use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations, or certain neurological problems. Attracting more than 500 athletes each year, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world.
Where: Events will take place at the Qwest Center Omaha, Northwest High School, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Thunderbowl and Mockingbird Bowling facilities, and the Henry Doorly Zoo.
When: July 25-29, 2008
Why: The sponsors of this event are committed to improving the quality of life for veterans with disabilities and fostering better health through sports competition. While past Games have produced a number of national and world-class champions, the Games also provide opportunities for newly disabled veterans to gain sports skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes. Usually, one quarter of the competitors have never before participated in any type of organized wheelchair sports competition.
Presenters: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), with financial assistance from corporate, civic, and veterans service organizations.
Hosts: The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS), and
the Great Plains Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Events: Competitive events at the Wheelchair Games include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, archery, air guns, basketball, nine-ball, softball, quad rugby, bowling, handcycling, wheelchair slalom, power soccer, a motorized wheelchair rally, track and field. Exhibition events are also being planned. Athletes compete in all events against others with similar athletic ability, competitive experience or age.
Admission: Free. The public is most welcome.
Information: Craig Enenbach, 2008 Games Coordinator (402) 995-3460,
or craig.enenbach@va.gov
Media Contacts: Kim Byers, VA Public Affairs (734) 845-3377; or (734) 417-6230
David Uchic, PVA Communications (202) 416-7667
Will Ackerman, Public Affairs Officer VA NWIHCS-Omaha
(402) 995-4719
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