WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL NEWS
![Marina Mohnen of Germany](/sites/default/files/images/150831120955958_Marina%2BMohnen%2Bof%2BGermany.jpg)
Gold on Marina Mohnen’s mind
Different Games, same expectations for the German women’s wheelchair basketball team.
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NWBA announces Molten as the Official Basketball
The new partnership will supply the US men and women’s national teams with basketball balls in preparation for Rio 2016.
![Steve Serio of United States competes during the Wheelchair Basketball match between United States and Israel during the 2008 Beijing Paralympics](/sites/default/files/images/150716094810431_GettyImages-82697735.jpg)
Football 7-a-side and wheelchair basketball Ones to Watch announced
The IPC names four footballers and seven wheelchair basketball players as athletes to key an eye out for at Rio 2016.
![Trevon Jenifer and Steven Serio of United States](/sites/default/files/images/160107124543111_GettyImages-151560735.jpg)
US men’s wheelchair basketball squad reduced to 16
Following a selection camp, 26 athletes has been reduced with the final team for Rio 2016 to be selected in June.
![Darlene Hunter of USA](/sites/default/files/images/160107125617033_GettyImages-151342888.jpg)
Schwab targeting fifth Paralympics at Rio 2016
Having made it through the US trials for wheelchair basketball, Christina Schwab can almost plan for her fifth Paralympic Games.
![German women’s wheelchair basketball team](/sites/default/files/images/151217111646009_9%2Blandscape.jpg)
No. 9 Germany reclaims European title from Dutch rival
The German women’s wheelchair basketball team upset defending champions the Netherlands to reclaim the regional crown.
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Australia’s heartbreak becomes China’s joy
Wheelchair basketball powerhouse Australia are moving on from the reality that they will not play in Rio 2016.
![Anna Schaffelhuber with her awards trophy, smiling](/sites/default/files/images/151116095601812_22618566028_019b89b4f0_o.jpg)
Schaffelhuber and Kreiter win German sport awards
Johannes Floors wins best young athlete award
![USA men's wheelchair basketball team](/sites/default/files/images/130812113714835_999073_10151496207491371_417094300_n.jpg)
Emerging US wheelchair basketball team to compete in Japan.
The 2015 Kitakyushu Champions Cup between 11 and 15 November will feature the USA, Great Britain, Korea and the host nation.
![Norway Sonar Sailing Team](/sites/default/files/images/120202133601905_82801145_10.jpg)
What to watch: November 2015
Numerous regional Championships get underway in the final push for Rio 2016 qualification spots, as well as the start of the snow sport season.
![National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) logo](/sites/default/files/images/151022115101982_logo%2BNWBA.jpg)
NWBA partners with NBA in junior programme
The collaboration provides benefits to NWBA youth member clubs in North America and to those wanting to start a youth wheelchair basketball programme.
![Tristan KNOWLES, Australia reaches out to complete his team mate's pass](/sites/default/files/images/140724130335743_LON_0809_8781_0.jpg)
Australia, China win Asia-Oceania crowns
The Australian men’s and Chinese women’s wheelchair basketball teams won gold at their zonal championship.
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Paralympic Movement mourns passing of Henk Makkenze
IWBF and IPC President pay tribute to ‘one of the greatest players in wheelchair basketball.’
![After retiring from wheelchair basketball in 2014, Edina Müller has turned her attention to para-canoing](/sites/default/files/images/150331104328705_edina%2Bmuller.jpg)
Newcomer Müller makes quick splash in para-canoe
The former German wheelchair basketball player is hoping to build off her silver medal from her Worlds debut.
![100m race at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix on May 30, 2015 in Nottwil, Switzerland.](/sites/default/files/images/150618092354699_555328711_ParAthleticsNottwil_0162.jpg)
What to watch: October 2015
One of the biggest para-sporting events takes place this month with the IPC Athletics World Championships.
![Six para-athletes have been nominated for the Allianz Athlete of the Month for September.](/sites/default/files/images/151002110920421_FotorCreated.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – September 2015
The public has until 9 October to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
![Jordanne Whiley](/sites/default/files/images/150914102059415_Jordanne%2BWhiley.jpg)
Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.
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Germany, Great Britain, take European titles
The German women’s team and British men seal gold medals at the 2015 wheelchair basketball Euros.
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IWBF Euros: Turkey, Germany stay unbeaten
The Turkish and Germans made their cases for spots in the gold medal game in day seven of the European Championships.
![Mariska Beijer](/sites/default/files/images/130515135149126_15146119.jpg)
IWBF Euros: Dutch hand Germany first loss
The defending European women’s champions defeated the London 2012 Paralympic champions on day six.