Am gestrigen Freitag platzte die Bombe des IPC: Bei den Paralympics in Paris 2024 werden am Rollstuhlbasketball-Wettbewerb der Frauen und Männer nur noch 8 statt bisher 10 (Frauen) bzw. 12 Teams (Herren) teilnehmen. Wir haben uns in der deutschsprachigen Community umgehört, was sie zur Entscheidung sagen:
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BIG #101: Wir brauchen Anpacker statt Klubmanager-Airballs
“Wir finden keine Helfer“, „Bei uns will niemand Schiedsrichter werden“, „Wir bräuchten mehr Sponsoren“ und, und, und. Die ganze Sorgen-und-Nöte-Litanei in der Basketballvereinswelt ließe sich abendfüllend fortführen.
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Kai Gerlach: “Der Protest war aus meiner Sicht eine sehr interessante Wendung im Spiel, die einer differenzierten Betrachtung bedurfte.”
Ausgangssituation, was ist passiert? | Im Paralympics-Viertelfinale der Herren zwischen Deutschland und Spanien, wird, bei einer Restspielzeit von 5:20 Minuten, Ballbesitz Spanien und vier Punkten Rückstand im letzten Viertel, der Rollstuhl von Asier Garcia von der deutschen Bank beim Kampfgericht protestiert. Anhand der Fernsehbilder ablesbar, wird die Sitzhöhe des Stuhls gecheckt. Die Überprüfung ergibt keine […]
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Hiroaki Kozai: He returned to Japan to play for his homeland
Hiroaki Kozai will compete for the host nation at the Paralympic Summer Games. Two hearts beat in his chest, because for a long time the Japanese 3.5-point player played for Germany. What difference there is between Japanese and German wheelchair basketball, he reveals in the interview. And he shares his personal take on what it […]
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WBC: Women top Japan, Men fall in overtime on Day 3 at the Paralympics
Team Canada improved to 2-0 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a dominating 61-35 win over Japan in women’s wheelchair basketball.
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Interview with Adam “Macca” McMullen: “I am a very player and person focused coach.”
Rhine River Rhinos Wiesbaden have recently announced that Adam “Macca” McMullen will be their new head coach for the 2021/22 season. Macca comes to Wiesbaden having previously coached London Titans in the British Premier League. He has been around the sport his whole life as his dad is a former player. He’s always had a […]
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Interview with Mustafa Korkmaz: “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.”
Red Dragons Saint-Avold have recently announced the signing of Dutch international, Mustafa Korkmaz following his departure from German side, Baskets 96 Rahden. The veteran 3.0 player has had a lot of success across both the German and Turkish leagues. He looks to continue to bring that success to the French league as he reunites with […]
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International athletes give their thoughts on the Tokyo pool groups
The pool groups have been announced for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings spoke to several international athletes from around the world to get their thoughts on the pool groups.
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Interview with Joe Bestwick: “Being a part of that family again will be a great feeling.”
The RBC Köln 99ers have recently announced that Joe Bestwick will return to the club for the first time since 2009, following his departure from Hannover United. The 2019/20 RBBL top scorer sat down with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings to discuss why he decided to return to Köln and how he aims to bring success to the club.
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Interview with Joakim Lindén: “I love basketball and this team”
RSB Thuringia Bulls have announced that Swedish international, Joakim Lindén will return to the club for the Champions Cup weekend, after five years away from the game. Lindén spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about why he decided to return to the Bulls.
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