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Government of Canada supports 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, building on Canada's sport hosting legacyGovernment of Canada supports 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, building on Canada's sport hosting legacy

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Government of CanadaJul 27, 2026Canada

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The Government of Canada announced support for the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. The announcement emphasizes building on Canada’s sport hosting legacy.

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The article reports that the Government of Canada is funding Basketball Canada with 2.5 million dollars to host the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2026 in Ottawa, from September 9 to 19, 2026, featuring 336 athletes from 19 countries. This funding is part of the government's larger investment in sport, including a historic…

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Canada opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games 3×3 wheelchair basketball events with a 16-3 win over Kenya for the men, and the women began their title defense with a 19-3 victory over South Africa. Both teams led from start to finish in Pool A, with Canada’s men next facing England and the women set to play England in their second pool game.

Government of Canada supports 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, building on Canada's sport hosting legacyGovernment of Canada supports 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, building on Canada's sport hosting legacy

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