Wheelchair basketball is a popular and highly competitive sport in the Paralympics. It has been a part of the Paralympic Games since the first Games in 1960 in Rome. Here’s a brief overview:
*Game Overview*
*Teams*: Each team consists of five players on the court.
*Classification*: Players are classified based on their level of physical ability, which is scored from 1.0 to 4.5 points. The sum of the five players on the court cannot exceed 14 points.
*Rules*: The game follows rules similar to able-bodied basketball, with some modifications to account for the wheelchair. For example, players can push their wheelchair twice before they must dribble the ball.
*Paralympic History*
*Men's Basketball*: Wheelchair basketball for men has been a staple of the Paralympics since the inaugural 1960 Games.
*Women's Basketball*: Women's wheelchair basketball was introduced later, in the 1968 Paralympics.
*Dominant Countries*
*Men's Teams*: The USA, Canada, and Australia have been traditionally strong in men's wheelchair basketball.
*Women's Teams*: Teams from the USA, Germany, and the Netherlands have been dominant in women's wheelchair basketball.
*Recent Competitions*
*Tokyo 2020*: The United States won the gold in both the men's and women's tournaments.
*Popularity*
Wheelchair basketball is one of the most-watched sports in the Paralympics, known for its fast pace, strategic gameplay, and high level of athleticism.
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