The IPC/IWBF Paralympic classification code debate has been a topic of discussion that has had many wheelchair basketball athletes and fans searching for answers. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings recently spoke with 3x Paralympic gold medalist and all-round legend of the game, Joey Johnson to get his thoughts on the situation.
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Kommentar zum IWBF-IPC-Zwist
Rollstuhlbasketball wird aus dem Programm der Paralympischen Spiele 2024 in Paris genommen – ein Traumzerstörer für alle Nachwuchsspieler. Rollstuhlbasketball in Tokio 2020 steht auf der Kippe – ein auf die Basketball-Welt losgelassener Unruhestifter und Beunruhiger ohne Gleichen. Die Presse berichtet über diese Themen, noch bevor das IPC die vorgenannten Informationen über eine offizielle Mitteilung kommuniziert. […]
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Interview with Ryan Martin: “It’s bigger than basketball.”
American wheelchair basketball player, Ryan Martin is setting up a wheelchair basketball programme at the City University of New York. He hopes that the programme at CUNY will be a major success in the US colligate division, much like Alabama and UTA. The New York Rollin’ Knicks guard spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about the […]
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Interview with Rose Hollermann: “Team USA is looking to medal in Tokyo.”
The National Wheelchair Basketball Association have held their first Team USA women’s camp of 2020. 16 athletes made the first cut and will remain in the selection process until the final 12 have been selected for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Rose Hollermann has been a part of the USA senior women’s team for almost […]
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Portrait Laurie “Lozza” Williams
The young British woman got into Para Athletics “to stay fit.” However, she was spotted at a race when she was 12 by Manchester Mavericks’ wheelchair basketball founder, the late Josie Cichockyj. Five years later she made her GB national team debut and today, ten years later, Laurie Williams is one of the absolute greats […]
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Interview with Annabelle Lindsay: “Hard work beats talent.”
The basketball season is now in full swing and the Asia Oceania Championships is just around the corner. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings caught up with UTA Lady Movin’ Mavs and Aussie Gliders national team player, Annabelle Lindsay to find out how she’s been getting on this season and how she’s been preparing for the upcoming Championships.
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Interview with Jude Hamer: “I like to play physically, and I really enjoy playing in the post.”
GB Women’s player Jude Hamer has recently announced that she will return to her home club, Exeter Otters this season following her departure from RGK Tees Valley Titans. The World and European silver medallist spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings and elaborated on why she has returned home.
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Interview with Harry Blyth: “I play hard defence and look to assist my teammates on offense.”
Italian league champions, ASD S Stefano have recently announced the signing of young British player, Harry Blyth following his departure from the Köln 99ers. He spoke with Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings about his move to Italy.
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Interview with Lewis Edwards (“I am quick and explosive and like to use this in both offence and defence”) & Sam Mack (“I have always been a hustler”)
Iberconsa Amfiv Vigo has recently announced the dual signings of current U23 World Champions, Lewis Edwards and Sam Mack following their departures from CWBA – Coventry Wheelchair Basketball Academy. The two spoke with Rollt’s Dylan Cummings about the excitement of playing in the FEDDF Division de Honour next season.
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George Bates: A steep career
The following piece will be a biography of the wheelchair basketball career of George Bates so far. This will hopefully give you an insight into the progression of an elite athlete, from their humble beginnings to the professional level they are at now.
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