Iran Learns Rivals at U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran learned its fate at the 2017 Men’s Under-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship (2017 U23WWBC).
The 2017 U23WWBC will take place 8-16 June at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Canada. More than 400 athletes, coaches, officials, delegates, and volunteers will attend the event.
A total of 42 games will be played over eight days. The competition will feature the top junior male wheelchair basketball athletes from 12 nations vying for the world championship title.
In Pool A the winner of the Asia Oceania Zone – Iran – and European Champion – Turkey – will compete with Brazil, Australia, Italy and host Canada for places in the knock-out stage.
Group B includes reigning U-23 world champion Germany, who will face Great Britain, the USA, Japan, France and South Africa.
Draw Results:
Pool A
1A – Turkey
2A – Iran
3A – Brazil
4A – Australia
5A – Canada
6A – Italy
Pool B
1B – Great Britain
2B – Japan
3B – United States
4B – France
5B – South Africa
6B – Germany
