Just 18 months ago, Luis Domingos had not played Wheelchair Rugby League. Now at 18, he heads to Australia to defend England's World Cup title. Domingos previously represented Portugal in wheelchair basketball professionally before returning to university. He attended a wheelchair rugby league training session and quickly made his mark, earning an Ashes call-up and now the World Cup squad through residency qualification.
England's wheelchair rugby league team opens their campaign against Wales, USA, and Ireland in pool play. Domingos expressed excitement about the opportunity and being with his teammates, stating 'It is very exciting to have this opportunity, but I'm more excited to be with my family and team-mates.'
The 2022 World Cup was won by England on home soil, and Domingos knows the team is considered the best in the world. He aims to contribute his personality and hard work, saying 'All I can bring is my personality, hard work, be there to support the guys.'
'We are not defending, we are going there to win. That is the aim, to bring the trophy home,' Domingos told Sky Sports.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing