IWBF Europe
IWBF Europe Zone, on behalf of IWBF, promotes, supervises and directs the sport of wheelchair basketball within Europe. It strictly recognises the autonomy of each NOWB within its own territory, while following the policies of IWBF as established by the World Congress and the IWBF Executive Council.
IWBF Europe Executive Council
Walter Pfaller, Austria – President | Email: walter.pfaller@iwbf.org
Fernando Zappile, Italy – Vice President
Avi Lehrman, Israel – Treasurer
Bartosz Molik, Poland – Classification
Malik Abes, Austria – Development
David Kingstone, Great Britain – Competition
Edwin Wallaart, Netherlands – Technical
Munir Gokmen, Turkey – PR – Marketing Commission
Zarko Tomsic, Slovenia – Member
Petr Tucek, Czech Republic – Europe Secretary General | Email: office@iwbf-europe.org
ZONE MEMBERS
There are currently 35 NOWBs in the IWBF Europe Zone these are:
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
NEWS
Further Information: 2022 IWBF World Championships postponement
Following the directive from the Dubai Government that the 2022 IWBF World Championships can no longer take place in November 2022, the new dates for the Championships will be the 9-20 June 2023 (Dates for teams’ arrivals and departures 5-21 June 2023 inclusive). IWBF...
Japan and Turkey face off for gold at U23 World Championship
Turkey punched their ticket to the championship final at the 2021 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship after an impressive 63-56 Semi-Final win against Germany behind Mahmut Acikgoz's big performance of 31 points. This win ensures Turkey to their second consecutive U23...
Turkey, Germany, Spain and Japan reach final four of IWBF U23 World Championship
After four exciting quarterfinals, Turkey, Germany, Spain and Japan remain in the competition to compete for the Junior World title in Phuket, Thailand. Turkey were the first to book their spot in the semi-finals with a decisive win over the USA, 81-54, An incredible...
For more information about IWBF Europe and the NOWB’s please visit their website http://www.iwbf-europe.org/
