The decision to reschedule the Championship, which was due to be held in Chiba, Japan, between 27 May – 4 June 2022, was made by IWBF in conjunction with the Japanese Wheelchair Basketball Federation.
The Championship, which showcases elite junior male players of the sport, was originally scheduled for 2021 but had to be rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Group A: Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, Spain and Turkey
Group B: Australia, Germany, Israel, South Africa, Thailand and the United States
Groups for the 2021 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship.
12 Teams will compete in the 2021 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship – Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA.
The competition will take place at the Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus.
Spectators are welcomed and admission is FREE – no tickets required.
Any media who would like to attend please apply for accreditation via this form.
All games will be available to watch: IWBF YouTube & Facebook Page