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Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair basketball
Who will come out on top at Rio 2016? Here’s our look ahead to all the wheelchair basketball action at the Paralympic Games.
Brad Ness named as Australia’s flag bearer at Rio 2016
“It will make me feel 10 feet tall and bullet-proof,” says the veteran wheelchair basketball star ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
Intellectually impaired students to witness Rio 2016
More than 20 students from the CIESP Diogo Levenhagen School will watch the wheelchair basketball competition at Barra Olympic Park.
IWBF launches new website heading into Rio 2016
The IWBF’s newly-structure website provides more user-friendly wheelchair basketball information ahead of the Paralympics.
Turkey’s Gurbulak aims high at Rio 2016
The European silver medallists will be going to Rio Paralympics with one objective – to win every wheelchair basketball game they play.
Hiroaki Kozai ready to upset podium expectations
The Japanese wheelchair basketball player has seen his team improve over the years and believes they can win their first Paralympic medal.
Wheelchair basketball round-up: July-August
The qualified teams for Rio 2016 competed in international friendlies ahead of the Paralympic Games.
Monthly preview: August 2016
With the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games fast approaching, check out the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
Brazil names wheelchair basketball teams
A total of 24 athletes will compete for Brazil in the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Para sport explained: Wheelchairs in wheelchair sports
Get to know the intricate details that go into wheelchairs in various Para sports.
US women seek return to gold standard
After leaving medal-less in London, the US women’s wheelchair basketball team are motivated reach the podium, again.
British men’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
Twelve players will try to help Great Britain reach the podium in September’s Paralympics.
Wheelchair basketball teams stay loose for Rio
Here is a brief rundown of the tournaments taking place ahead of September’s Paralympic Games.
US women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
The 12-woman roster features athletes who carry hefty experiences from the Paralympics and World Championships
US men’s wheelchair basketball team for Rio named
Twelve players will represent Team USA in September’s Paralympic Games.
Canada names Rio 2016 wheelchair basketball teams
Twelve men and 12 women make up the rosters for Team Canada in September’s Games.
Norris remains humble ahead of Rio 2016
The wheelchair basketball player has been one of Australia’s top scorers and will be key for gold in September.
Wheelchair basketball schedule confirmed for Rio 2016
Competition tips off on 8 September, with games held in the Rio Olympic Arena and Carioca Arena 1.
Dutch announce women’s wheelchair basketball team
The Netherlands have named 11 of the 12 who will represent their country in the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Toronto to host 2017 Men’s U23 World Championships
The next crop of wheelchair basketball talent from 12 nations are set to battle in Canada.