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Countdown is on for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 Americas Championship, with the official schedule now released. The tournament will bring together the top young wheelchair basketball talent from the Americas region, as Canada, Colombia, the USA, and Brazil compete for two coveted spots at the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, this June.
While Brazil is participating in the championship, the team has already secured qualification for the World Championship as the host nation. As a result, the two highest-placed teams aside from Brazil will earn qualification spots.
Taking place from April 2 to 6, 2025, in the vibrant city of Bogotá, Colombia, the championship will be hosted at the renowned Unidad Deportiva El Salitre. The event is organized by the Federación Colombiana de Baloncesto en Silla de Ruedas (Colombian Wheelchair Basketball Federation), in collaboration with IWBF Americas.
Game Schedule:
Wednesday, April 2 – Opening Day
- 14:30 – Brazil vs. Canada
- 17:00 – Opening Ceremony
- 18:15 – Colombia vs. USA
Thursday, April 3 – Preliminary Round Continues
- 09:00 – USA vs. Canada
- 11:15 – Colombia vs. Brazil
- 17:00 – Brazil vs. USA
- 19:15 – Canada vs. Colombia
Friday, April 4 – Semifinals
- TBD – 1st Place vs. 4th Place
- TBD – 2nd Place vs. 3rd Place
Saturday, April 5 – Finals & Closing Ceremony
- 13:00 – Bronze Medal Match
- 15:15 – Gold Medal Match
- 17:45 – Closing Ceremony and Medal Presentation
What’s at Stake:
This prestigious regional competition offers more than just medals. The top two finishers will secure qualification for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship, giving young athletes the opportunity to compete on the world stage in São Paulo.
Voices from the Tournament:
Steve Bach, President of IWBF Americas -
“The IWBF Americas is proud of its growing partnership with the Federación Colombiana de BSR. We look forward to witnessing the next generation of elite athletes compete for a spot at the World Championships. Our thanks to Luis Ninco and the Local Organizing Committee for their dedication to delivering an outstanding event.”
Luis Alberto Ninco Sánchez, President of the Local Organizing Committee
"It is an honor to welcome all delegations to Bogotá. We wish all the teams the best of luck as they pursue their journey to the World Championship."
Event Venue:
Unidad Deportiva El Salitre Av 68 con Calle 63, Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar, Bogotá, Colombia
Visit Venue Website
Follow the Action:
Fans can catch every game live from the competition venue, with broadcasts available through IWBF’s digital platforms. Live statistics and game updates will be accessible on the IWBF website throughout the tournament.
Get ready to support the future stars of wheelchair basketball as the Americas’ best young talents battle it out in Bogotá!
For more information and tournament updates, stay tuned to IWBF’s official channels.
