The USA Wheelchair Softball World Series is in full swing outside of the Mall of America. The event, hosted by the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, started Thursday morning and runs through Saturday.

The event brings together more than 300 athletes and their families from around the world. This year, the Minnesota Rolling Twins are seeking to defend their 2024 World Series title.

National Wheelchair Softball Association Tournament Director Jeff Downes and Ryan Trench, the supervisor of the sports and recreation department at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, joined Minnesota Now to talk about the tournament and the sport's impact on athletes who use wheelchairs.

Find more information about this year’s tournament on the National Wheelchair Softball Association’s website.