This morning, the GB Men’s Team have made the difficult decision to forfeit their 2021 European Championship Gold medal game due to be played later today. As defending Champions this has been a tremendously hard decision that the team has collectively reached. The Team’s priority remains to safeguard the health and wellbeing of not only the GB athletes and staff members, but … [Read more...]
Statement about European Championships 2021
Following their semi-final match today at the European Championships in Madrid, the Great Britain Women’s squad have taken the decision to return home and will take no further part in the tournament. Concerns remains about the situation regarding Covid 19 in Madrid following a second positive test in the GB Women’s team earlier this week. Throughout the tournament, … [Read more...]
Statement about European Championships 2021
During the European Championships in Madrid, a staff member supporting the Great Britain Women’s squad has tested positive for Covid-19 and, adhering to protocols, will now undergo 10 days of isolation in Spain. To support the mental wellbeing of the squad, British Wheelchair Basketball has given all players and staff members the opportunity to return home, should they have … [Read more...]
Draw confirmed for 2021 European Championships as GB teams d…
The GB Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team discovered who they will face in the Preliminary Round of the 2021 European Championships today as both the GB Men’s and Women’s teams prepare for another major championships, just a few months after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The 12 Men’s teams have been split into two groups, while the six teams in the Women’s event will all … [Read more...]
Lions win thriller in European opener – Women’s…
Lions win thriller in European opener – Women's... Euro Cup Women, Group KRutronik Stars Keltern 78-81 London Lions (14-19, 34-30, 59-56)(Keltern – Skobel 16, Kiss-Rusk 14, Higgs 12; Lions – Leonard 21, Beckford-Norton 19, Breen 19) An incredible fourth quarter performance from London Lions saw them open their Euro Cup Women campaign with a win … [Read more...]