Gliders and Rollers touch down in Ottawa
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are just days away.
IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2026
The Gliders & Rollers tip off in Ottawa
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Latest IWBF World Championships news
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Rollers ready for the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The Rollers will open their 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships campaign against Argentina, followed by Türkiye and Great Britain to close out the group stage.
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Team profile: Gliders aim for glory at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The Gliders campaign tips off tonight at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships!
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Rewind: Rollers and Gliders glory at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The Rollers and Gliders have rich history at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships!
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Australian officials selected for IWBF World Championships
Their selection will see Australia represented both on and off the court in Ottawa.
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Gliders and Rollers touch down in Ottawa
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are just days away.
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Gliders name final 12 for World Championships
Head Coach Jeremy Synot has selected the team that will head to Canada for the 2026 IWBF World Championships.
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Rollers announce World Championship team
12 athletes have been selected to represent the Rollers at the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada, from 9–19 September.
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ROLLERS
Rollers hit new levels ahead of World Champs
The Australian Rollers beat top-ranked USA to win gold at the Toronto Invitational, a big confidence boost ahead of September's IWBF World Championships in Ottawa.
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ROLLERS
Rollers in Toronto for crucial World Champs preparation
Australian Rollers set for top tier challenge with Toronto Invitational from 11 - 15 July
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Gliders World Championship Bound
The Australian Gliders are officially heading to the World Championships.
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ROLLERS
Wheelchair powers converge for Rollers vs World at AIS
Four powerhouse wheelchair programs are headed to Canberra.
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Gliders confirmed for final World Championship qualification push
A full-strength Gliders team has been named for the 2026 IWBF Women’s Repechage Tournament in Spain.
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Gliders squad set for 2026
The group will assemble for camp in Melbourne next week.
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Synot to Lead Australian Gliders into Next Chapter
Jeremy Synot appointed as Head Coach of the Australian Gliders.
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Hannah Dodd appointed to IWBF Players’ Commission
Hannah Dodd will join the IWBF Players' Commission, working to ensure athletes perspectives remain central to the sport’s development.
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Gliders locked in for Osaka Cup
A mix of emerging and experienced athletes will represent Australia at the Osaka Cup.
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Asia Oceania Championships | Rollers & Gliders Finals
Check out the Rollers & Gliders in finals action at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand,
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Gliders edged by Japan, repechage awaits
A 46–44 result sends the Gliders into the third-place game against Thailand and then the repechage pathway to follow.
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ROLLERS
Rollers qualify for 2026 World Championships
A dominant 79-44 win over Korea sends the Rollers into the AOZ final and to the 2026 World Championships.
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Asia Oceania Championships | Rollers & Gliders Group Phase
The 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships have tipped off in Bangkok, Thailand, setting the stage for one of the most significant events on the regional wheelchair basketball calendar. Hosted at the Centara Life Government Complex and Convention Centre, the Championships bring together the best men’s and women’s national teams from across Asia and Oceania, all competing for a coveted place at next year’s IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada. Running from 7–15 November 2025, these championships act as a qualifying event for Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships.
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Rollers & Gliders Fixtures
Both Australian squads open their campaigns in Group A. Local times shown (EDT), with AEST conversion on each card.
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Rollers
Men's Wheelchair Basketball · Group A
Carleton Uni · TD Place
Thu10Sep
Group A
AUSAustralia
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ARGArgentina
Carleton University
12:15pm (EDT)
Fri 11 Sep, 2:15am AEST
Fri11Sep
Group A
TURTürkiye
VS
AUSAustralia
Carleton University
7:00pm (EDT)
Sat 12 Sep, 9:00am AEST
Sun13Sep
Group A
GBRGreat Britain
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AUSAustralia
TD Place Arena
10:15am (EDT)
Mon 14 Sep, 12:15am AEST
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Gliders
Women's Wheelchair Basketball · Group A
Carleton Uni · TD Place
Wed09Sep
Group A
CHNChina
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AUSAustralia
Carleton University
9:45am (EDT)
Wed 9 Sep, 11:45pm AEST
Thu10Sep
Group A
AUSAustralia
VS
CANCanada
Carleton University
2:30pm (EDT)
Fri 11 Sep, 4:30am AEST
Sat12Sep
Group A
AUSAustralia
VS
BRABrazil
Carleton University
2:30pm (EDT)
Sun 13 Sep, 4:30am AEST
Sun13Sep
Group A
GBRGreat Britain
VS
AUSAustralia
TD Place Arena
7:15pm (EDT)
Mon 14 Sep, 9:15am AEST
Tue15Sep
Group A
AUSAustralia
VS
ESPSpain
Carleton University
7:00pm (EDT)
Wed 16 Sep, 9:00am AEST
Local match times shown in Eastern Daylight Time (Ottawa, Canada, UTC-4), the offset in effect during the event. AEST conversion (UTC+10) is shown against each fixture and may cross into the next Australian day.
Rollers latest
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Rollers ready for the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The Rollers will open their 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships campaign against Argentina, followed by Türkiye and Great Britain to close out the group stage.
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news
Australian officials selected for IWBF World Championships
Their selection will see Australia represented both on and off the court in Ottawa.
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news
Gliders and Rollers touch down in Ottawa
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are just days away.
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A new era in Green and Gold: Basketball Australia unveils new national team uniforms
Basketball Australia has unveiled a bold, unified green and gold uniform featuring First Nations artwork and a refreshed "AUS" identity.
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The green, the gold and the story of Atlanta ’96
Australia defeated Great Britain to become Paralympic champions and the first Australian national basketball team to win gold on an Olympic or Paralympic stage.
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Golden Rollers set to reunite 30 years on
Members of the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games will reunite in Melbourne next weekend,
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Rollers announce World Championship team
12 athletes have been selected to represent the Rollers at the 2026 IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada, from 9–19 September.
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ROLLERS
Rollers hit new levels ahead of World Champs
The Australian Rollers beat top-ranked USA to win gold at the Toronto Invitational, a big confidence boost ahead of September's IWBF World Championships in Ottawa.
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ROLLERS
Rollers in Toronto for crucial World Champs preparation
Australian Rollers set for top tier challenge with Toronto Invitational from 11 - 15 July
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Full force Rollers confirmed for World challenge
Rollers vs World is live with the action streamed LIVE and free from 5 - 9 June
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ROLLERS
Wheelchair powers converge for Rollers vs World at AIS
Four powerhouse wheelchair programs are headed to Canberra.
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ROLLERS
Rollers Reveal 2026 Squad for Major Year Ahead
A mix of experienced Paralympians, established leaders and emerging talent headline the Rollers’ 2026 squad.
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Rollers v Japan Friendly Series 2026
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Asia Oceania Championships | Rollers & Gliders Finals
Check out the Rollers & Gliders in finals action at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand,
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ROLLERS
Rollers qualify for 2026 World Championships
A dominant 79-44 win over Korea sends the Rollers into the AOZ final and to the 2026 World Championships.
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Australian Classification pathway continues to grow
Emma Costanzo takes the next step in her classification journey on the road to international recognition.
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Asia Oceania Championships | Rollers & Gliders Group Phase
The 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships have tipped off in Bangkok, Thailand, setting the stage for one of the most significant events on the regional wheelchair basketball calendar. Hosted at the Centara Life Government Complex and Convention Centre, the Championships bring together the best men’s and women’s national teams from across Asia and Oceania, all competing for a coveted place at next year’s IWBF World Championships in Ottawa, Canada. Running from 7–15 November 2025, these championships act as a qualifying event for Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships.
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Rollers claim third straight win
Rollers defeat Iran 79–71 and move to 3–0 at the Asia–Oceania Championships.
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Rollers, Gliders and Wombats set for duty in Thailand
Four Australian wheelchair basketball teams chase World Championship and Commonwealth Games qualification this November.
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Emerging Rollers named for 2025 Kitakyushu Champions' Cup
Basketball Australia announced the Emerging Rollers men’s wheelchair basketball team to compete at the 2025 Kitakyushu Champions Cup in Japan.
Gliders roster
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Hannah Dodd Guard -
Katelin Gunn Guard -
Sara Houston Forward -
Maryanne Latu Guard/Forward -
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Shelley Matheson Guard/Forward -
Georgia Munro-Cook Forward/Centre -
Taishar Ovens Guard/Forward -
Ebony Stevenson Guard/Forward -
Sarah Vinci
Gliders latest
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Australian officials selected for IWBF World Championships
Their selection will see Australia represented both on and off the court in Ottawa.
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news
Gliders and Rollers touch down in Ottawa
2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are just days away.
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news
A new era in Green and Gold: Basketball Australia unveils new national team uniforms
Basketball Australia has unveiled a bold, unified green and gold uniform featuring First Nations artwork and a refreshed "AUS" identity.
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news
Gliders name final 12 for World Championships
Head Coach Jeremy Synot has selected the team that will head to Canada for the 2026 IWBF World Championships.
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Gliders World Championship Bound
The Australian Gliders are officially heading to the World Championships.
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Gliders duo bring international experience into qualification push
The road to Madrid has included stops in Texas and Alabama for Laura Davoli and Isabel Martin.
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Munro-Cook: "We belong on the World Stage"
The Gliders are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the 2026 IWBF Women's Repechage.
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Gliders confirmed for final World Championship qualification push
A full-strength Gliders team has been named for the 2026 IWBF Women’s Repechage Tournament in Spain.
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Reedy, Kelton shine at first Gliders camp
Talyn Reedy and Maddie Kelton embraced their first Gliders camp in Melbourne.
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Sarah Vinci’s road back to the Gliders
Nearly two decades after her first Gliders camp, Sarah Vinci is back in the green and gold with fresh perspective and a desire to help shape the program’s future.
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Gliders Assemble in Melbourne
The squad comes together for its first on-court hit-out as preparations build towards a must-win Repechage in Spain.
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Gliders squad set for 2026
The group will assemble for camp in Melbourne next week.
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Synot to Lead Australian Gliders into Next Chapter
Jeremy Synot appointed as Head Coach of the Australian Gliders.
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Hannah Dodd appointed to IWBF Players’ Commission
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Connection and Culture: Leanne Del Toso's impact
From 164 appearances for Australia to Paralympic silver at London 2012 and leadership as Gliders captain, Leanne Del Toso has never waited for opportunity.
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Gliders locked in for Osaka Cup
A mix of emerging and experienced athletes will represent Australia at the Osaka Cup.
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Craig Campbell to depart, Gliders to seek coach in New Year
The Australian Gliders will be on the hunt for a Head Coach in 2026 with Craig Campbell to depart in January.
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She Hoops
Balancing Motherhood and Life in the Green and Gold
Shelley Matheson has represented Australia for over two decades, but the moments that mean the most are the ones she shares with her two daughters. Shelley continues to show what’s possible for women balancing elite sport and motherhood.
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Asia Oceania Championships | Rollers & Gliders Finals
Check out the Rollers & Gliders in finals action at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championship, Bangkok, Thailand,
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Gliders edged by Japan, repechage awaits
A 46–44 result sends the Gliders into the third-place game against Thailand and then the repechage pathway to follow.
Rollers Head Coach Brad Ness Previews IWBF World Championships
From squad preparation to what's ahead on the road to Ottawa, Brad shares his insights as the team enters a crucial stretch before taking on the world's best.
