Media accreditation opens for Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Worlds

For the first time since 1994, the IWBF Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championships will be a separate event from the men’s Championships. 17 May 2014

On the left, a wheelchair basketball player looks to pass the ball. On the right is typed information about the 2014 Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Championships.

Twelve top teams will compete in the 2014 IWBF Women's Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Toronto, Canada.

ⒸWheelchair Basketball Canada

By Wheelchair Basketball Canada

The tournament is the largest World Championships for women in the history of the sport and will feature 12 teams, with the host nation pursuing a record-setting seventh straight podium performance.

Wheelchair Basketball Canada is now accepting applications for press accreditation from members of the media for the 2014 IWBF Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships, which run from 20-28 June at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in downtown Toronto.

The tournament is the largest World Championships for women in the history of the sport and will feature 12 teams, with the host nation pursuing a record-setting seventh straight podium performance.

The tournament will also mark the first time the women’s championship has been held separately from the men’s since 1994.

Accreditation is reserved for members, including journalists, print media, photographers, radio, TV and news agencies. Those seeking accreditation must be employed or contracted by a media organisation. Accreditation will grant media access designated media areas, including the mixed zone and a media work room.

For more information, please contact mediarelations@wheelchairbasketball.ca.