Scotland's wheelchair basketball teams secure early victories in 3x3 tournament

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Scotland's wheelchair basketball teams secure early victories in 3x3 tournament
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Scotland's men's and women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball teams started their Commonwealth Games campaigns positively on July 25, 2026. The men triumphed over South Africa with a score of 15-9, while the women achieved a commanding 16-1 win against Nigeria. The women's team also faced Singapore later, securing their first victory with a 21-15 win following earlier losses to Tonga and England. Both teams will continue their group stage play in the coming days.

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  • Men's team beats South Africa 15-9 in first game.
  • Women's team wins 16-1 against Nigeria.
  • Women's team secures first win against Singapore, scoring 21-15.
  • Scotland continues group play with more matches ahead.
  • Earlier losses for women include narrow defeats to Tonga and England.
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Scotland men and women made a dream start to their respective 3x3 wheelchair basketball campaigns with an impressive victory. The men defeated South Africa 15-9 while the women breezed to a 16-1 win over Nigeria in the first of three group games. The women's 3x3 basketball team, though, endured a trickier day on court, but ended on a high, picking up their first victory of the Commonwealth Games against Singapore.

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