Canada Defeats China in Wheelchair Basketball Final
Canada Wins Gold Medal in Thrilling Wheelchair Basketball Match
Canada Defeats China 73-53 to Claim Gold Medal
Canada's wheelchair basketball team has defeated China to win the gold medal at the 2023 IWBF Women's World Championships, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Canadians secured a 73-53 victory in the final, which was held on Saturday, December 10th, 2023.
This is the second time that Canada has won the gold medal in wheelchair basketball at the IWBF Women's World Championships.
The team previously won the gold medal in 2014.
Canada's victory is a significant achievement, as they defeated a strong Chinese team that was ranked number one in the world.
The win is a testament to the skill and dedication of the Canadian players and coaching staff.
The gold medal is a fitting reward for the team's hard work and perseverance.
Highlights of the Game
- Canada started the game strong, taking an early lead.
- China fought back in the second quarter, but Canada was able to maintain their lead.
- Canada extended their lead in the third quarter, and China was unable to close the gap in the fourth quarter.
- Kady Dandeneau led the way for Canada with 24 points.
- Arinn Young added 18 points for Canada.
- China's Linlin Xu was the leading scorer for her team with 19 points.
Canada's Road to the Gold Medal
- Canada finished first in their pool in the preliminary round.
- Canada defeated Australia in the quarterfinals.
- Canada defeated the Netherlands in the semifinals.
- Canada defeated China in the final.
Canada's Team Roster
- Kady Dandeneau
- Arinn Young
- Rosalie Lalonde
- Cindy Ouellet
- Tara Llanes
- Erica Gavel
- Danielle Ducharme
- Shelby Dembley
- Katharina Umbach
- Tamara Steeves
- Maude Jacques
- Myriam Robichaud
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