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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL NEWS

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The women’s basketball team continued their campaign toward a consecutive European Championship crown, while the Turkish and German men stay undefeated.

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The German women beat hosts Great Britain whilst the Spanish men took their match to overtime.

Marina Mohnen of Germany
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The defending champions got a much-needed win, while the Dutch and German women continued to roll.

Two women in wheelchairs, playing basketball, fighting for the ball
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After a loss in the 2014 World finals, the women’s team look to rebound at the European Championships.

Two women in wheelchairs defending at a basketball game
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The back-to-back Parapan American champions expect to meet Canada, again, in the finals.

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Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team will start their Toronto 2015 campaign on Saturday (7 August).

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The all-time wheelchair basketball great is sitting on the sidelines making music … for now.

David Eng of Canada competes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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With the men’s team the current Paralympic champions and the women’s side world title holder, Canada will be looking to do the double.

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From 8 August, viewers will be able to choose from athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and a mixed channel.

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The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

Steve Serio of United States competes during the Wheelchair Basketball match between United States and Israel during the 2008 Beijing Paralympics
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The US wheelchair basketball player is one of six returning from the team that won gold in Guadalajara 2011.

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The Canadian wheelchair basketball ace was inducted into the Centre Wellington Sport Hall of Fame.

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The side for October’s Rio 2016 qualifier includes 14 world champions and six Paralympic gold medallists.

Amy CONROY, Great Britain attempts to snag the ball off Germany's Marina MOHNEN
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The team is aiming to reach the European final and qualify for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

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The team will compete at August’s Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada.

Tracey Ferguson
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After winning the world title in Toronto last year, the six-time Paralympian is hoping to top the podium in wheelchair basketball once again.

Two female basketball players in wheelchairs fight for the ball. A referee watches them from behind
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Twenty-four athletes will play in the Parapan Am Games, which serves as a direct qualifier for Rio 2016.

Canadian men's national wheelchair basketball head coach Jerry Tonello.
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Tonello to undergo brain tumor treatment, Bialowas to serve as interim of men’s team

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Japan, Algeria to host respective zonal championships; U25 World Championships also revealed

Darlene HUNTER, USA takes a shot with an attempted block by Marina MOHNEN, GER
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Twelve will travel to August’s Parapan Am Games, where they hope to qualify for Rio 2016.