Japan men's wheelchair basketball team advances to World Championship quarterfinals

The Japan men's national wheelchair basketball team, led by head coach Kazuyuki Kyotani, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Ottawa, Canada.

The team secured the top spot in Group C after winning all three of their group stage matches. Their victories included a 71-63 win against Poland, a 75-53 win against Colombia, and a 60-54 win against Spain. Having finished first in their group, the team has secured a direct path to the quarterfinals.