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Wheelchair Basketball at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Event Guide, Teams, Schedules, and Venue 

 August 31, 2024

By  Joe Habscheid

Summary: The wheelchair basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympics will be a major event featuring top national teams from around the world. Scheduled from 29 August to 8 September at the Bercy Arena in Paris, the competition will see eight men's and eight women's teams competing through group stages, quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal matches.


Dates and Venue

The wheelchair basketball competition will take place from 29 August to 8 September 2024. All matches will be held at the iconic Bercy Arena in Paris, a venue known for its rich cultural and historical significance.


Teams Competing

A total of eight men's and eight women's national teams will participate in the competition. These teams represent the pinnacle of wheelchair basketball talent and have gone through a rigorous qualification process to earn their spots.


Tournament Schedule

  • Group Stage: From 29 August to 2 September.
  • Knockout Rounds: From 3 September to 8 September.
  • Medal Matches: Men's bronze and gold medal matches on 7 September, and women's bronze and gold medal matches on 8 September.

Qualification Process

The qualification process has been designed to ensure the highest competitive standards. Four teams from each tournament qualified through the Zonal Championships, while the remaining four places were filled through repechage tournaments. This structure guarantees that only the best teams make it to Paris.


Group Stage Breakdown

Men's Group A: Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France

Men's Group B: USA, Spain, Netherlands, Australia

Women's Group A: Great Britain, China, Canada, Spain

Women's Group B: Netherlands, Japan, USA, Germany


Notable Teams

USA Men: The reigning champions from Tokyo 2020, they will be formidable contenders as they begin their quest on 29 August.

Netherlands Women: The defending champions in the women's category, they aim to retain their title in Paris 2024.


Highlights and Historic Firsts

For the first time in history, Algeria's women's wheelchair basketball team will compete at the Paralympic Games, marking a significant milestone for the African continent.


Venue Highlight: Bercy Arena

The Bercy Arena, a space rich in cultural and historical significance, will host the wheelchair basketball competition. Known for its ability to host large-scale events, it will provide an electric atmosphere for both athletes and fans.


The excitement for wheelchair basketball at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is palpable. With a tightly contested group stage, followed by thrilling knockout rounds leading up to the medal matches, the event promises to be a showcase of skill, determination, and athletic excellence.

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Joe Habscheid


Joe Habscheid is the founder of midmichiganai.com. A trilingual speaker fluent in Luxemburgese, German, and English, he grew up in Germany near Luxembourg. After obtaining a Master's in Physics in Germany, he moved to the U.S. and built a successful electronics manufacturing office. With an MBA and over 20 years of expertise transforming several small businesses into multi-seven-figure successes, Joe believes in using time wisely. His approach to consulting helps clients increase revenue and execute growth strategies. Joe's writings offer valuable insights into AI, marketing, politics, and general interests.

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