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International Wheelchair Rugby Federation elects new president

Richard Allcroft has been named as the new president of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF), becoming the first person from outside North America to take on the role.

British official Allcroft will replace John Bishop of the USA as president of the IWRF. Bishop has stepped down from the role after eight years at the helm.

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