Tokyo Paralympics: Wheelchair Basketball Heats Up

Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball: A Fierce Competition

The Tokyo Paralympics wheelchair basketball tournament is underway, and the competition is fierce. With teams from all over the world competing for gold, there's no shortage of excitement.

Top Contenders

Among the top contenders are the United States, Great Britain, and Australia. The United States is the reigning Paralympic champion, while Great Britain won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Australia is always a threat, and they'll be looking to make a statement in Tokyo.

Key Players to Watch

There are several key players to watch in the wheelchair basketball tournament. These players are all capable of making a big impact on the game, and they'll be looking to lead their teams to victory.

• Matt Scott (United States)
• Ade Adepitan (Great Britain)
• Jannik Blair (Australia)

Format of the Tournament

The wheelchair basketball tournament is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing every other team in their pool. The top two teams from each pool advance to the semifinals, and the winners of the semifinals will play for the gold medal.

Schedule

The wheelchair basketball tournament begins on August 25th and ends on September 5th. The semifinals will be played on September 3rd, and the gold medal game will be played on September 5th.