Paris 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball: Complete Schedule, Groups, Venue, and Timings in IST
The excitement is building as the wheelchair basketball competition schedule for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been unveiled by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) and Paris 2024. Scheduled from August 29th to September 8th, this highly anticipated event will feature some of the best athletes from around the world, competing for the prestigious Paralympic medals.
Venue and Key Dates
The wheelchair basketball games will be held at the Bercy Arena, centrally located in Paris. The men’s and women’s tournaments will both begin on August 29th, the day after the Opening Ceremony. The games will continue through to the finals, with the men’s finals scheduled for September 7th and the women’s finals on September 8th.
Competition Format
Both the men’s and women’s tournaments will follow a round-robin format during the pool stages, lasting from August 29th to September 2nd. The knockout stages, including quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, will commence on September 3rd. This format ensures intense competition, with each match providing teams an opportunity to secure a place in the medal rounds.
Group Breakdown: Women’s Tournament
The group draw for the women’s wheelchair basketball tournament was conducted on June 14th, creating much anticipation among fans and athletes alike.
- Group A: Great Britain, China, Canada, Spain
- Group B: Netherlands (reigning World and Paralympic champions), Japan, USA, Germany
Group A promises a thrilling set of matches, while Group B, featuring the defending champions Netherlands, will showcase intense competition as teams like Japan, the USA, and Germany bring their unique strengths to the court.
Group Breakdown: Men’s Tournament
- Group A: France (host nation), Great Britain (reigning European champions), Germany, Canada
- Group B: USA (defending Paralympic champions), Spain, Netherlands, Australia
Group A will see fierce competition among strong European teams, with host nation France taking on top contenders. In Group B, the USA will defend their title against equally formidable opponents like Spain, the Netherlands, and Australia.
Key Match Schedule and Timings (IST)
Here is the full schedule for the wheelchair basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, including dates, matches, and times in IST:
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29 | GBR vs GER | 10:30 | Men’s |
| ESP vs GBR | 12:45 | Women’s | |
| USA vs ESP | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| CAN vs CHN | 18:15 | Women’s | |
| AUS vs NED | 21:30 | Men’s | |
| August 30 | NED vs JPN | 10:30 | Women’s |
| ESP vs AUS | 12:45 | Men’s | |
| GER vs USA | 16:00 | Women’s | |
| FRA vs CAN | 18:15 | Men’s | |
| CHN vs ESP | 21:30 | Women’s | |
| August 31 | GBR vs CAN | 10:30 | Women’s |
| CAN vs GBR | 12:45 | Men’s | |
| NED vs USA | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| NED vs USA | 18:15 | Women’s | |
| GER vs FRA | 21:30 | Men’s | |
| September 1 | AUS vs USA | 10:30 | Men’s |
| JPN vs GER | 12:45 | Women’s | |
| GBR vs CHN | 16:00 | Women’s | |
| NED vs ESP | 18:15 | Men’s | |
| ESP vs CAN | 21:30 | Women’s | |
| September 2 | USA vs JPN | 13:45 | Women’s |
| GER vs CAN | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| FRA vs GBR | 19:15 | Men’s | |
| GER vs NED | 21:30 | Women’s | |
| September 3 | Quarterfinal | 13:45 | Men’s |
| Quarterfinal | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| Quarterfinal | 19:15 | Men’s | |
| Quarterfinal | 21:30 | Men’s | |
| September 4 | Playoff 5-8 (TBA) | 10:30 | Mixed |
| Quarterfinal | 12:45 | Women’s | |
| Quarterfinal | 16:00 | Women’s | |
| Quarterfinal | 18:15 | Women’s | |
| Quarterfinal | 21:30 | Women’s | |
| September 5 | Playoff 5-8 (TBA) | 10:30 | Mixed |
| Playoff 5-8 (TBA) | 12:45 | Mixed | |
| Semifinal | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| Playoff 5-8 (TBA) | 18:15 | Mixed | |
| Semifinal | 21:30 | Men’s | |
| September 6 | Playoff 7-8 (TBA) | 13:45 | Mixed |
| Semifinal | 16:00 | Women’s | |
| Playoff 5-6 (TBA) | 19:15 | Mixed | |
| Semifinal | 21:30 | Women’s | |
| September 7 | Playoff 7-8 (TBA) | 13:45 | Mixed |
| Bronze | 16:00 | Men’s | |
| Playoff 5-6 (TBA) | 19:15 | Mixed | |
| Gold | 21:30 | Men’s | |
| September 8 | Bronze | 10:30 | Women’s |
| Gold | 13:45 | Women’s | |
| Closing Ceremony | TBA | Mixed |
What to Expect
With top teams from around the globe, the Paris 2024 Paralympics wheelchair basketball event promises to be a thrilling competition. Fans can expect high-energy matches, breathtaking skill displays, and a celebration of sportsmanship and resilience.
The Paris Paralympics will undoubtedly be an exciting event for all sports enthusiasts, offering a stage where the best of the best come together to compete for the ultimate glory.
Please click the link to read more:https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/sports/wheelchair-basketball
