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Unveiled: Paris 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball Schedule & Venue

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:

DateMatchTime (IST)Category
August 29GBR vs GER10:30Men’s
ESP vs GBR12:45Women’s
USA vs ESP16:00Men’s
CAN vs CHN18:15Women’s
AUS vs NED21:30Men’s
August 30NED vs JPN10:30Women’s
ESP vs AUS12:45Men’s
GER vs USA16:00Women’s
FRA vs CAN18:15Men’s
CHN vs ESP21:30Women’s
August 31GBR vs CAN10:30Women’s
CAN vs GBR12:45Men’s
NED vs USA16:00Men’s
NED vs USA18:15Women’s
GER vs FRA21:30Men’s
September 1AUS vs USA10:30Men’s
JPN vs GER12:45Women’s
GBR vs CHN16:00Women’s
NED vs ESP18:15Men’s
ESP vs CAN21:30Women’s
September 2USA vs JPN13:45Women’s
GER vs CAN16:00Men’s
FRA vs GBR19:15Men’s
GER vs NED21:30Women’s
September 3Quarterfinal13:45Men’s
Quarterfinal16:00Men’s
Quarterfinal19:15Men’s
Quarterfinal21:30Men’s
September 4Playoff 5-8 (TBA)10:30Mixed
Quarterfinal12:45Women’s
Quarterfinal16:00Women’s
Quarterfinal18:15Women’s
Quarterfinal21:30Women’s
September 5Playoff 5-8 (TBA)10:30Mixed
Playoff 5-8 (TBA)12:45Mixed
Semifinal16:00Men’s
Playoff 5-8 (TBA)18:15Mixed
Semifinal21:30Men’s
September 6Playoff 7-8 (TBA)13:45Mixed
Semifinal16:00Women’s
Playoff 5-6 (TBA)19:15Mixed
Semifinal21:30Women’s
September 7Playoff 7-8 (TBA)13:45Mixed
Bronze16:00Men’s
Playoff 5-6 (TBA)19:15Mixed
Gold21:30Men’s
September 8Bronze10:30Women’s
Gold13:45Women’s
Closing CeremonyTBAMixed

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

Geethu Arun

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