WBC = An organization that undertakes social contribution activities of the World Boxing Council in Japan has announced the concept of a new competition, "Wheelchair Boxing," in which people with disabilities perform boxing in a wheelchair.

Wheelchair boxing was devised by the executive committee, which undertakes WBC social contribution activities in Japan, so that people with disabilities can enjoy boxing.



It is said that specific rules are under consideration, but we are making adjustments so that people with disabilities can do boxing while operating a wheelchair using special rings and gloves.



For safety reasons, the back of the hand is thicker than the one used in professional boxing, and the palm is thinner than usual to make it easier to operate the wheelchair, and a non-slip material is used. It means that there is.



At the event held in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture on the 17th, people in wheelchairs who are interested in the competition visited and actually experienced mitt hitting, and they faced guests such as former world champion Kouki Kameda. I was hitting a powerful punch.



According to the executive committee, the rules will be put in place and disseminated, with the aim of being adopted in the Paralympic Games in the future.



A man who experienced mitt hitting said, "I've always liked boxing and participated. I was tired but I enjoyed it very much. I definitely want to try the actual game."



Tsuyoshi Yasukouchi, an adviser to the JBC = Japan Boxing Commission and a member of the executive committee, said, "I want to make as many people as possible aware of it and create an opportunity to enjoy wheelchair boxing. I want to go. "