Wheelchair curling began in Europe in the late 1990s and in North America in 2002. The first World Wheelchair Curling Championship was held in Sursee, Switzerland in 2002, and was won by the host nation who beat Canada 7–6 in the final.
The sport of wheelchair curling originated in Europe around the late 1990s and made its way to North America in 2002. The first-ever World Wheelchair Curling Championship was held in Sursee, Switzerland in 2002, with the host nation ultimately claiming the title by defeating Canada 7–6.