WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL NEWS
![Darlene Hunter of USA](/sites/default/files/images/160107125617033_GettyImages-151342888.jpg)
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
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US men’s wheelchair basketball team for Rio named
Twelve players will represent Team USA in September’s Paralympic Games.
![Abdi Dini and Erica Gavel](/sites/default/files/images/160531111739238_WBasketball.jpg)
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.
![Inge Huitzing](/sites/default/files/images/130715095628694_inge.jpg)
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.
![The Canadian Parapan Am Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team](/sites/default/files/images/160513092505719_canada%2Bw%2Bbasketball.jpg)
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.
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British women’s wheelchair basketball team named for Rio
A blend of youth and experience will represent Great Britain in the sport at September’s Paralympic Games.
![Brazilian wheelchair basketball players meet league winners Flamengo](/sites/default/files/images/160421093103705_26375038232_2b50a3261f_z.jpg)
Brazilian wheelchair basketball players meet league winners Flamengo
Some members of the Brazilian basketball league team tried out the sport in wheelchairs.
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Groups drawn for wheelchair basketball at Rio 2016
Men's London 2012 champions Canada drawn with runners-up Australia, women's champions Germany will face hosts.
![Cindy Ouellet](/sites/default/files/images/120615185746676_couellet4_wb_gold_guadalajara_mm_0.jpg)
Netherlands goes undefeated in Toronto Challenge
The Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball team topped the friendly tournament.
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Canada to host wheelchair basketball Toronto Challenge
The women’s team will play Great Britain, the Netherlands and the USA for a series of exhibition games from 30 March.
![Joseph Chambers of United States reaches for the ball during the bronze medal Wheelchair Basketball match between United States and Great Britain at the London 2012 Paralympic Games](/sites/default/files/images/150330130024987_151565528.jpg)
Sport Week: Six wheelchair basketball storylines
Here are three storylines to follow in the men’s, and three from the women’s sides.
![A picture of a woman in a wheelchair shooting between two defenders during a wheelchair basketball match.](/sites/default/files/images/130109170128174_LON_0409_2706.jpg)
Sport Week: Wheelchair basketball players to watch for
Here are nine players who are expected to make an impact at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
![Abdi Jama](/sites/default/files/images/130610150644450_151006077_1.jpg)
Sport Week: Wheelchair basketball shapes Jama’s attitude
The Great British player hopes to lift his team from London 2012 disappointment.
![Tracey Ferguson #12 of Team Canada puts up a two pointer in Semi Final action against Team Netherlands at the 2014 Women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Toronto, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/140628122855667_14523466155_d66f348f2b_o.jpg)
Sport Week: History of wheelchair basketball
Look back at the sport’s history in the Paralympic Games.
![A general view of the Arena Carioca 1 at the Olympic Park.](/sites/default/files/images/160316082438152_Carioca%2BArena%2B1.jpg)
Sport week: Wheelchair basketball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Barra Olympic Park cluster.
![Australia's men's Wheelchair Basketball team](/sites/default/files/images/120617103022869_82839626.jpg)
Sport Week: Classification in wheelchair basketball
Before the athletes take the courts in Rio 2016, learn how they are assigned to their sport classes.
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Sport Week: Intro to wheelchair basketball
Find out more about wheelchair basketball ahead of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Wheelchair basketball star Beijer getting used to pressure
As one of the world’s top scorers, Mariska Beijer is used to drawing defences. But that has made her even more ready for Rio 2016.