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IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championship

Overview

The IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Ottawa, Canada, concluded with Australia securing its third world title. The Australian Rollers defeated Italy 81-57 in the gold medal game, led by Jaylen Brown’s 28 points and Tom O’Neill-Thorne’s 20 points. This victory represents Australia’s first world championship in twelve years and concludes a perfect, unbeaten tournament run.

Jaylen Brown was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, recording a field goal percentage of 72.2% in the final. Captain Tom O’Neill-Thorne also contributed 16 assists and seven rebounds. Head coach Brad Ness attributed the championship to a new team system and improved mental preparation implemented over recent months.

Italy achieved a historic milestone by winning the silver medal, the highest competitive result in the program’s history, surpassing their previous best of fourth place in 2010. Italy’s path to the final included group stage victories over Brazil, the Netherlands, and the defending champions, the United States, followed by knockout stage wins against Argentina, Poland, and Great Britain. In the final, Italy struggled with offensive rhythm, missing all five of their three-point attempts, while Australia dominated the boards with a 35–25 rebounding advantage.

Entities

Ottawa · Giulio Maria Papi · Italy National Wheelchair Basketball Team · Jaylen Brown · Filippo Carossino

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Italy wins historic silver at wheelchair basketball World Championship

    Italy's national wheelchair basketball team won a historic silver medal at the World Championship in Ottawa, marking the highest achievement in the team's history after a final loss to Australia.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Australian Rollers win men’s wheelchair basketball world championship

    The Australian Rollers won the men’s wheelchair basketball world championship, defeating Italy 81–57 in Ottawa to complete an unbeaten tournament run.

  3. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Australia wins third wheelchair basketball world title

    Australia's Rollers won their third wheelchair basketball world title by defeating Italy 81-57. Italy secured a historic first silver medal, while Reyer Venezia advanced to the Supercoppa LBA final.

Sources

agenparl.eu · basketball.com.au · cittadinanzasocialenews.it · espansionetv.it · fip.it · interris.it · nbapassion.com · nbl.com.au · nswis.com.au · oasport.it · paralympic.org.au · quotidiano.net · radiogold.it · radioroma.it · reggioacanestro.it · sportiamoci.it · sportmagazine.it · varesenews.it

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