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28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
 
About the Tournament
Omaha, Nebraska - July 25, 2008
Attracting more than 500 athletes each year, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world. This year is the 28th annual competition and will feature 17 sports and over 500 athletes. The Games start July 25th and continue through July 29th. Xable.com is bringing its in-depth webcasts to the Games and will be following some of the incredible veteran athletes participating throughout the tournament. Stay tuned for more coverage and to cheer on America's veterans.
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Xable.com Sports Show features National Veterans Wheelchair Games
The latest episode of the Xable.com Sports Show also delves into the practice and personal journey of some attending athletes. Play-by-play commentator Rob Rowen visits with some Tampa Bay athletes preparing to compete and shares the details of this year's competition.

Thank you to our Guest Commentators
Our talented Guest Play-by-Play and Color Commentators bring so much to each of these broadcasts, and we'd like to take a moment to recognize them here:
Play-by-Play Commentators
Frank Brasile, Bruce Froendt, Doug Garner, Jack Jackson, Jessi Navarro, and Rob Rowen
Color Commentators
Doug Beckley, Tom Brown, Gene Crayton, Andy Kreiger, Trisha LaBar, Gary McDermott, Jonathan Merchant, Peter Moore, Kenny Moulton, Tim Nugent, Ryland Page, Lew Shaver, Jody Shiflett, John Tuzzolino, Brian Walker, and more.
Webcasts
Please Note: Webcasts will be tape-delayed and will be available 4-8 hours after the event takes place. Events are listed in chronological order.
 
Friday, July 25, 2008
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
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Saturday July 26, 2008
Handcycling
Handcycling
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Softball Webcast 1
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Power Soccer
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Slalom Webcast 1
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Quad Rugby
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Table Tennis
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Basketball Webcast 1
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Basketball Webcast 2
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Sunday July 27, 2008
Field Events
Field Events
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Track
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Kids Day
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Slalom Webcast 2
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Power Soccer Consolation Game
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Scot Severn

Monday July 28, 2008
Softball
Softball Webcast 2
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Slalom Webcast 3
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Softball Webcast 3
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Bowling
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Basketball Webcast 3
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Basketball Webcast 4
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Swimming
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Weightlifting
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Tuesday July 29, 2008
Super G
Super "G" Finals
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Softball Championship Game
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Quad Rugby Championship Game
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Basketball Consolation Game
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Power Soccer Championship Game
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Basketball Championship Game
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About the Athletes

Over the course of the Games, Xable.com's commentators have had the unique opportunity to meet and chat with many of the talented local and national athletes participating in the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. In this new "Meet the Athletes" secion, please take the opportunity yourself to meet these highly accomplished individuals through these interviews. To view them in competition, the event where they were originally interviewed is also listed by their name, and you can access the entire event footage above within the daily schedule. Congrats to these athletes!


2008 Spirit of the Games Award Recipient: Gus Sorenson
Gus Sorenson
It is with great pleasure that Xable.com recognizes 2008 Spirit of the Games Award Recipient Gus Sorenson. The Spirit of the Games Award is selected each year to honor an athlete who has embraced the true spirit and purpose of the Games. Meet Gus through Xable.com's interview at the recent Bowling competition.