Wheelchair basketball Paralympics

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Wheelchair Basketball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Game On! 🚀

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Join the excitement of wheelchair basketball as Team USA and Great Britain clinch impressive wins at the 2024 Paris Paralympics! 🎉🏀

The Paris 2024 Paralympics have kicked off with a bang, especially in the thrilling world of wheelchair basketball! Team USA's Steve Serio dazzled the crowd not just as a flag bearer during the Opening Ceremony but also as an incredible player on the court. In their first match against Spain, Serio scored 12 points, plucked 11 rebounds off the boards, and dished out 12 assists, leading a powerful charge that ended with a score of 66-56 in favor of the U.S. men’s team. With promising performances from fellow Paralympians like Alabama's Brian Bell, who also made a significant contribution, Team USA is looking strong as they defend their gold medal title!

But it’s not just Team USA shining in the Paris spotlight! Over at Bercy Arena, Great Britain made their mark in the wheelchair basketball tournaments with an impressive 76-55 win against Germany, spearheaded by the stellar performance of Gregg Warburton. This spirited competition is not only showcasing athletic prowess but also building an emotional connection with fans who resonate with the heart and dedication these athletes bring to the court. Warburton is even ready to embrace the villain role against hosts France, showing not just skills but a flair for the drama that makes sports exciting!

As the games progress, many athletes like Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk are combining their long history of friendship and previous Paralympic experiences to forge a winning team. These players come together on the court not just to compete but to create stories of camaraderie and sportsmanship that elevate the competition. Local athletes, including those from Sherwood Park, are equally gearing up for their moment in Paris, proving that preparation and passion go hand-in-hand in striving for Paralympic glory.

In the midst of these thrilling basketball matches, it's important to remember that every shot made and every assist counted not only supports individual fame but also serves to elevate the entire sport of wheelchair basketball. Did you know that wheelchair basketball has been part of the Paralympic program since the Rome 1960 Games? It’s a testament to the athletes’ commitment to excellence and the ever-growing popularity of adaptive sports worldwide! As we cheer for these athletes, let’s celebrate the spirit of perseverance that unites everyone at the Games!

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Steve Serio leads wheelchair basketball ... (Olympic Channel)

Just a day after serving as Team USA's flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony, Serio scored 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the U.S. ...

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U.S. Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team Opens Paralympics With 66 ... (TeamUSA.org)

The U.S. men's wheelchair basketball team defeated Spain, 66-56, in its first group play match at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Team USA men's wheelchair basketball wins first game in Paris ... (WVTM13)

Alabama Paralympian Brian Bell scored ten points and was two-for-two from the free throw line.

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Team USA men's wheelchair basketball opens 2024 Paralympics ... (USA TODAY)

The defending gold medal-winning U.S. men's wheelchair basketball opened the 2024 Paris Paralympics with a win against Spain on Thursday.

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Paralympics: Wheelchair Basketball - USA v ESP (Rockdale Newton Citizen)

Aug 29, 2024; Paris, France; Jake Williams of Team USA shoots in the game against Spain during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena.

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Warburton fires Britain to opening win at Paralympics basketball (The News International)

PARIS: Gregg Warburton starred as Great Britain opened the wheelchair basketball tournament at the Paris Paralympics with a 76-55 win against Germany on ...

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Paralympics: Wheelchair Basketball - USA v ESP (News-Daily.com)

Aug 29, 2024; Paris, France; Jake Williams of Team USA shoots in the game against Spain during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena.

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Paralympic wheelchair basketball player ready to play the villain ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Gregg Warburton is happy to embrace the role of villain when Great Britain take on Paralympic hosts France in a wheelchair basketball matchup that will ...

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These wheelchair basketball players hoop together in Regina. Now ... (CBC.ca)

Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk will be Paralympic teammates for the second time. But they've been playing together since a long-ago wheelchair basketball ...

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Sherwood Park wheelchair hoops athlete ready for 'amazing' Paris ... (CTV Edmonton)

The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games have begun and local athletes are preparing for their chance to shine on the international stage.

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Berkley wheelchair basketball league cheers on Team USA in 2024 ... (NBC Bay Area)

The U.S. men's wheelchair basketball team began their quest for a third straight Paralympic title. Watching closely: a Berkeley-based wheelchair basketball.

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All You Need To Know About Wheelchair Basketball At Paralympics ... (NDTV)

Basketball remains one of the most followed sports in the world, but not many are aware that the sport is also played by physically challenged athletes.

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Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Basketball at the ... (Jagran Josh)

Google Doodle celebrates the indomitable spirit of wheelchair basketball players at the Paralympics 2024, showcasing the sport's history and its role in ...

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Google Doodle on Wheelchair Basketball in Paralympics: A tribute ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Google's decision to honour wheelchair basketball with a Doodle during the ongoing 2024 Paralympics highlights the global significance of the sport.

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Google's latest Doodle on wheelchair basketball Paralympics has a ... (MensXP.com)

Google has designed a heartwarming and impactful Doodle to make fans aware of the thrilling sport of wheelchair basketball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Pays Tribute To Wheelchair ... (Outlook India)

The game of wheelchair basketball dates back to 1946, formed by injured World War II servicemen.

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Paralympics 2024: Wheelchair Basketball Schedule, IST & Stream (The Hans India)

Get the full Wheelchair Basketball schedule for Paralympics 2024 in IST. Find out how to watch live streaming online for free and stay updated with match ...

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The men's wheelchair basketball team had its first game. How did ... (Courier Journal)

The games follow the 2024 Paris Olympics which ran from July 26, 2024, to Aug. 11. The Paralympics will take place at many of the same venues that saw Olympic ...

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Paralympics 2024 Everything you need to know about wheelchair ... (The Express Tribune)

Wheelchair basketball is set to be one of the most highly anticipated events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With over 100 countries actively ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Wheelchair Basketball schedule, groups ... (Financial Express)

Wheelchair basketball competition at the Paralympic Games 2024 kicked off on August 29. Running from August 29 to September 8, the highly anticipated ...

Paris Paralympics Aug. 30 recap, highlights: U.S. women's ... (NBC Olympics)

Becca Murray of the United States (L) and Germany's Swenja Mayer (R) compete in a women's wheelchair basketball match during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympics | Goalball, Wheelchair basketball ... (Olympic Channel)

On this first day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, team sports were in the spotlight, with Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Sitting ...

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Team Canada wheelchair basketball triumphs in Paralympics opener (Energeticcity.ca)

Co-captained by Wonowon's Bo Hedges, Team Canada's men's wheelchair basketball squad opened up the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with a solid victory ...

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Women's Preliminary Round Group A of Wheelchair Basketball at ... (Xinhua)

Huang Xiaolian of China falls during the Women's Preliminary Round Group A of Wheelchair Basketball between China and Spain at the Paris 2024 Paralympic ...

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Paris 2024: USA and Netherlands seek to defend wheelchair ... (International Paralympic Committee)

A host of countries including Great Britain, France and Japan have their sights set on challenging the reigning champions.

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Thrilling Day 1 of Wheelchair Basketball Ignites Paris 2024 ... (IWBF)

The opening day of wheelchair basketball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games was nothing short of exhilarating. Over the course of the day, ...

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