WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL NEWS
Canadian Ferguson retires from wheelchair basketball
The seven-time Paralympian is hanging up her number 12 jersey.
IWBF Secretary General speaks at UN event
Maureen Orchard attended the inauguration of the We Play Together photo exhibition in Geneva.
Coach Jess Markt shares benefits of wheelchair basketball
The US wheelchair basketball coach shares about his experience developing the sport across the world.
Asian Paralympic Committee supports women’s camp
A development wheelchair basketball camp will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, later in April.
Wheelchair Basketball Canada celebrates inclusive sport
A programme has been launched that will educate teachers and students on the sport and encourage youngsters to be physically active.
Schedule, groups set for men’s U23 Worlds
Turkey and Iran highlight Pool A of the wheelchair basketball competition, while Great Britain lead Pool B.
IWBF’s Coppenrath receives royal honour
Secretary General of the European region Ron Coppenrath was appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
High interest in women’s development camp in Thailand
The wheelchair basketball camp, to be held in April, has more than 70 women and 20 coaches from around the Asian region registered so far.
Wheelchair basketball Canada to launch schools programme
The programme will be one of the legacies of the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
Oikawa aims to turn Japan into Tokyo 2020 medal contender
The men’s wheelchair basketball head coach knows his team has podium potential but also aware of the uphill battle they face.
Sao Paulo 2017: wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis preview
The Youth Parapan American Games will feature over 800 athletes, aged 12-20 years old, from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.
Feriani named Canadian wheelchair basketball coach
Matteo Feriani will guide the team toward a top finish at this year’s America’s Cup.
Thailand to host women’s wheelchair basketball camp
Participants will learn how to develop their skills from some of the top women coaches in a fun environment.
IWBF announces European Championship schedules
Host nation Spain will open against the Turkish men and Swiss women on 21 June.
Australia burning to make up for Rio disappointment
The London 2012 silver medallists and 2014 world champions left Rio empty handed and Jannik Blair is working for redemption.
Canada’s Harnock, Jewells, Lancia, McLachlan retire
The wheelchair basketball Paralympic and world champions decided it was time to hang up their jerseys.
Cali, Colombia, to host 2017 Americas Cup
The regional wheelchair basketball competition will take place from 2-12 August 2017.
Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball win Osaka Cup
The Rio 2016 bronze medallists defeated Australia to open their campaign toward Tokyo 2020.
Wheelchair basketball European men’s groups decided
The 2015 medallists Great Britain, Turkey and Germany were drawn in the same group for this year’s Championships.
US women’s wheelchair basketball national team named
Sixteen have been selected on the roster, with three Rio 2016 champions leading the way.