Powerchair football is also known by other names such as electric wheelchair football or power soccer. Some people refer to it as powerchair soccer, while in other regions of the world it is called power football or wheelchair football. In Australia, it is popularly known as powerchair footy. The sport is also recognized by the International Paralympic Committee as power football. These synonyms all refer to the same game, with players using powerchairs modified with a player guard as they compete in a soccer-like setup using a 13-inch football. With these alternate terms, people who may not be familiar with powerchair football can still easily identify what the sport is all about.