Wheelchair basketball Paralympics

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Wheelchair Hoops and Hype: Paris Paralympics Open with a Slam Dunk!

Bo Hedges - Brian Bell - Gregg Warburton - LGBTQ+ Athletes - Paralympics 2024 - Steve Serio - Team GB - Team USA - Wheelchair Basketball

Get ready for a whirlwind of wheelchairs and slam dunks as the Paralympics kick off in Paris! Check out how Team USA and Great Britain are soaring high in the opening matches!

The excitement is palpable as the Paris 2024 Paralympics kicks off, bringing together the best wheelchair basketball players from around the world! Team USA showcased their might right off the bat, with Steve Serio, who had the honour of being the flag bearer in the opening ceremony, shining brightly in their match against Spain. He scored an impressive 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 12 assists. With a final score of 66-56, the defending gold medal-winners appear determined to defend their title and keep the trophy in the States.

Meanwhile, across the pond, Team Great Britain made their mark on the court with an electrifying performance. Gregg Warburton was the star player in their opener, scoring with finesse to secure a 76-55 victory against Germany. As both teams set their sights on gold, fans from both sides are rallying support. Players not only showcase remarkable skills but embody the spirit of camaraderie, with legends like Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk from Regina teaming up once again for this thrilling competition.

The atmosphere in Paris is not just that of competitive sports but also friendship, resilience, and joy. As local athletes gear up for an intense showdown, fans from far and wide, including a Berkeley-based wheelchair basketball league, toast their home teams while preparing to cheer them on. These sportsmen and women challenge stereotypes, reminding everyone that determination has no barriers, as each player swishes their way to success one game at a time!

As the games continue, the digital buzz is also ramping up, ensuring that everyone back home feels part of the action. The Paralympics dazzle not just with athletic performance, but also shine as a platform promoting inclusivity and awareness globally. So, keep your snacks handy and get ready to binge-watch some fantastic wheelchair basketball because this tournament is set to be one for the books!

And did you know? The sport of wheelchair basketball has been a part of the Paralympic Games since 1960, and it continues to grow in popularity. Also, with the team’s wild success, the USA men’s wheelchair basketball team has not only three-peated in 2016 but has their eyes on making history yet again this year! Paris 2024 is already proving to be a platform for inspiration both on and off the court!

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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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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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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 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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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; Nate Hinze and Brian Bell of Team USA high five in the game against Spain during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Summer Games at ...

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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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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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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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Welsh athletes off to a flying start in Paralympics (HeraldScotland)

Cardiff's Phil Pratt made an emotional return to the Paralympic scene by captaining Britain to a 76-55 wheelchair basketball victory against Germany.

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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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Meet the inspiring LGBTQ+ stars of the US women's wheelchair ... (PinkNews)

The US women's wheelchair basketball Paralympics team have three LGBTQ+ team members, as well as an LGBTQ+ head coach! We love to see it.

Welsh athletes off to a flying start in Paralympics (Western Telegraph)

Cardiff's Phil Pratt made an emotional return to the Paralympic scene by captaining Britain to a 76-55 wheelchair basketball victory against Germany.

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Welsh athletes off to a flying start in Paralympics (Maldon and Burnham Standard)

Cardiff's Phil Pratt made an emotional return to the Paralympic scene by captaining Britain to a 76-55 wheelchair basketball victory against Germany.

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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 ...

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: 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 ...

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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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