What is the name of the ball used in Paralympic wheelchair rugby?

The ball used in Paralympic wheelchair rugby is a volleyball.

Unlike many forms of rugby, wheelchair rugby uses a spherical ball rather than an oval rugby ball. A volleyball is easier to grip, carry and pass for athletes with limited hand function, which is central to the sport’s classification system.

Players may carry the ball, pass it by hand or dribble it while moving their wheelchairs. A team scores when an athlete carrying the ball crosses the opponent’s goal line with two wheels inside the scoring area.

The ball choice is one reason wheelchair rugby can be mistaken for wheelchair basketball or wheelchair handball. The court and team tactics resemble several invasion sports, but the regulation equipment and scoring rules identify wheelchair rugby.