Great Britain men's team wins bronze at Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Great Britain men's team wins bronze at Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
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Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team secured bronze at the World Championships held in Ottawa by defeating Germany 67-56 in the third-place play-off. After trailing early, GB rallied to take control of the game, highlighted by standout performances from players like Gregg Warburton, who scored 20 points. This victory marks the third consecutive medal for the men's team, following gold and silver finishes in 2018 and 2022. In contrast, the GB women's team faced the Netherlands in their own third-place match but lost 63-50 after a strong finish from their opponents. Despite the loss, the women's team improved from a ninth-place finish in 2022.

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  • GB men's team defeats Germany 67-56 for bronze in Ottawa.
  • Gregg Warburton leads GB with 20 points in the match.
  • This marks GB men’s third straight medal at World Championships.
  • GB women finish fourth after losing to Netherlands, 63-50.
  • The women's team improves from ninth place in 2022.
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Great Britain men's team win bronze at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships by defeating Germany, but GB women lose out in third-place play-off.

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