The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Championships in Ottawa concluded with Japan’s men’s and women’s national teams finishing sixth and eighth respectively, following tournament matches against opponents including Great Britain, Canada, and the United States held across venues in September.
Ottawa Welcomes Global Wheelchair Basketball Competition
Ottawa hosted the IWBF World Championships, with this event marking the first time the tournament was held as a joint men's and women's competition, bringing more than 300 athletes representing 18 countries to the Canadian capital.
Men’s Quarterfinal Exit Against Great Britain
The Japanese men’s national team entered the tournament’s knockout stage following a run in Group C, which included victories over Poland (71-63), Colombia (75-53), and a defeat to Spain (54-60). Advancing to the quarterfinals, Japan faced Great Britain. Despite holding a lead of more than 20 points during the match, Japan surrendered a late advantage as Great Britain closed the gap in the final minutes, sealing a 68-66 comeback victory.
Classification Matches and Final Standings
Following the quarterfinal losses, both programs transitioned into classification brackets. Meanwhile, the Japanese women's squad faced Canada at the arena, dropping an 88-68 result before concluding their tournament campaign in eighth place. In the women's division final held on September 19, Canada fell to the United States.
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Tournament Logistics and Classification Rules
Competition play operated under the IWBF functional classification system, where athletes are assigned a point value from 1.0 to 4.5 based on their physical impairment, with higher numbers indicating less severe limitation. Lineups on the court are strictly regulated so that the combined point total of all five active players does not exceed 14.0 points.
