Wheelchair basketball Paralympics

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Hoops, Heroes, and a Heartfelt Win!

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Catch the highlights of the U.S. Men's Wheelchair Basketball team's opening victory at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, along with some fun facts that'll make you cheer!

The Paris 2024 Paralympics kicked off with an electrifying atmosphere as the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team took to the court, led by none other than the flag bearer himself, Steve Serio. Serio brought his A-game, not just with his leadership but with an impressive stat line: 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists! Talk about a triple-double! The team faced Spain in their opening match on Thursday, and Serio’s dynamic performance paved the way for a solid 66-56 victory, leaving fans cheering from their homes in Ireland and beyond.

With Alabama native Brian Bell getting in on the action, sinking a perfect 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, Team USA showed they weren't planning on dropping the gold medal anytime soon. The excitement was palpable as each basket earned roars of encouragement from an audience that was there to witness athletic prowess taken to a whole new level. Meanwhile, fellow athletes from Great Britain also made waves by defeating Germany with a resounding 76-55 win, courtesy of star player Gregg Warburton, who is all set to don the villain jersey against the home team in their next match. It’s all fun and games until you’re facing the host nation in front of a home crowd!

And not just Team USA, but athletes across the globe are geared up for the ultimate display of sportsmanship and talent. Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk, teammates from Regina, are set to showcase their long-standing friendship on the court. These players have been through thick and thin in their wheelchair basketball journey, proving that teamwork is indeed the dream work! As the games progress, the dramatic turn of events will either build hero tales or villainous legends on and off the court.

As we track the progress of the tournaments, it's undoubtedly inspiring to see athletes overcoming barriers, aiming for the podium, and showcasing remarkable skills that promise thrilling matches ahead. Did you know? Wheelchair basketball has been a part of the Paralympic agenda since the inaugural event in Rome in 1960, and since then, it's evolved into one of the most popular sports! Plus, the balance and strategy displayed by these athletes are just as sophisticated as their able-bodied counterparts. So, round up your friends, keep the snacks ready, and let's go Team USA and Great Britain!

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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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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: 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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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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Welsh athletes off to a flying start in Paralympics (Bridport and Lyme Regis News)

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 (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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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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Berkeley wheelchair basketball league cheers on Team USA in ... (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.

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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