Canadian wheelchair basketball team, comprising females, emerges victorious against El Salvador in the IWBF Americas Cup competition.
Canadian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team Aims for World Championships Qualification
The Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team is gearing up for their final group game of the IWBF Americas Cup, taking place in Bogotá. On Monday night, they will face off against host Colombia.
The team has already had a successful run in the tournament, with a 2-1 record in the group stage. They finished second behind Brazil in Group B, following a 93-10 victory against El Salvador on Sunday and a 70-62 loss to Brazil in their opening game.
Arinn Young was the standout player in the game against El Salvador, scoring a game-high 41 points. Elise Froese also made significant contributions with 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds.
The team's victory against El Salvador was a dominant one, with Canada winning by a margin of 83 points. This win, along with their victory against Colombia (62-31), has put them in a strong position heading into the final stages of the tournament.
The IWBF Americas Cup serves as a qualification tournament for the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, which will be held in Ottawa. The Canadian team is aiming to secure a spot at this prestigious event through their performance in the Americas Cup.
Following group play, Canada advanced to the quarterfinals, where they defeated Mexico. They then went on to secure third place overall by defeating Argentina in the bronze medal game.
The team's final group game against Colombia will be a crucial one, as they look to maintain their momentum and secure a top spot in the tournament. The Canadians will be playing as the host team's opponents, and they will be looking to put on a strong showing for the Bogotá crowd.
The Canadians will no doubt be focused on their upcoming game, as they look to secure a place at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. With their strong performance so far in the tournament, they are well-positioned to achieve this goal.
The Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team aims to demonstrate their prowess in NCAA-basketball, as they prepare to play against Toronto in an exhibition match, showcasing their versatility in multiple sports.
After securing a third-place finish at the IWBF Americas Cup in Bogotá, the team is confident that a victory against Colombia will further solidify their spot for the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, to be held in Ottawa, Canada.
Following the adrenaline-filled matches in the tournament, the team is excited to bring their sportsmanship and skill to Canadian courts, inspiring a new generation of wheelchair basketball players.
