August 31, 2020 – Alexandria, VA
To enhance the quality and availability of wheelchair rugby news, the Bent Axle news website has been acquired by 5199 LLC. This acquisition will help to further the reach of wheelchair rugby and aim to better enable the mainstream appeal of the sport.
After experiencing the constant frustration of wheelchair rugby being the feel-good piece at the end of a news segment, the Bent Axle was formed in early 2016 to bring accurate reporting on the events, people, and stories relating to the sport itself. Started as a side project by a management team that preferred to remain anonymous, it has slowly picked up a steady following by reporting on the United States Quad Rugby Association and USA Wheelchair Rugby activities. The Bent Axle prides itself on being the only news outlet specifically dedicated to the sport of wheelchair rugby.
Despite this acquisition, the Bent Axle will maintain the same voice and methodology as it always has. The new management is working through the transition phase to ease the difficulties the changeover might cause, while also striving to unlock the full potential the Bent Axle has to offer. This deal allows the website to grow in capability, reach a wider audience, and provide for more consistent content to the community.
The owner of 5199 LLC, Eric Ingram, said of the acquisition “for far too long wheelchair rugby has not had a voice of its own, and any stories relating to it have been drowned out by inspiration-porn-rhetoric. The Bent Axle has quietly been working to stop this over the last few years, and I’m happy to step in and help amplify that voice. I’m excited for what this next step in my wheelchair rugby journey brings, and for the great work we’ll be able to do through the site.”
Look for more updates soon as the Bent Axle works to become everyone’s go-to destination for wheelchair rugby content.
About Bent Axle
Founded in 2016, the Bent Axle is a news website and media outlet focused entirely on the sport of wheelchair rugby, with emphasis on the United States. The site produces content on sporting outcomes, hard-hitting interviews, administration of the sport, and deep dives into core sport related concepts.
About 5199 LLC
Established in 2019 by Eric Ingram, 5199 LLC seeks to enhance the capabilities for those that need it. 5199 offers managerial and consulting services, and maintains ownership of dedicated products.
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