hey sports fans curious about who gets to play wheelchair basketball at the Paralympics first things first yes wheelchair basketball players can compete in the Paralympics but there's a bit more to it players need to meet specific eligibility criteria they must have a physical impairment that affects their legs this can include spinal cord injuries amputations or other conditions every player is given a classification based on their functional abilities this classification helps ensure Fair competition teams are made up of players with different classifications but the total points on the court can't exceed a certain limit this way everyone gets a chance to shine so whether you're an aspiring athlete or just a fan now you know how these incredible players make it to the Paralympics it's all about skill determination and the love for the game thanks for watching don't forget to like subscribe and share for more awesome Sports content