Finland to Host the 2024 WWR European Championship Division B in Lahti

World Wheelchair Rugby has announced that the World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division B will be held in Finland, at the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, from September 29th to October 7th, 2024.

This significant event brings together 8 teams from Europe to compete for the prestigious championship and qualifying to Division A. The competition provides a unique opportunity to witness world-class wheelchair rugby and highlights the importance and diversity of Parasports.

The Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center has previously successfully hosted the World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division B in 2018.

Laura Kittelä, Event director of Pajulahti commented “It’s great that the event is returning to Pajulahti. We once again get to enjoy the fantastic and thrilling matches in the same venue as 2018.”

Riikka Juntunen, Secretary General of Finnish Paralympic Committee commented “Olympic and Paralympic Training Center Pajulahti offers excellent conditions for the games, with the athlete at the center. In Pajulahti, numerous para-sports competitions have been organized and the experienced competition organizers know how to take the teams into account in the best possible way. Thanks to all the organizers of the event, the Ministry of Education and Culture and all other supporters for making this event possible.”

The top two teams from the Championship will advance to the European Championship Division A.

Richard Allcroft, President of World Wheelchair Rugby added “Finland are an excellent host of International wheelchair Rugby and I’m sure people will be excited and witness, some excellent Rugby, that will see teams earn the chance to qualify for the next 2026 World Championships.  I know that the teams will have a great experience In Pajulahti.”