Canadian women advance to wheelchair hoops semifinals with rout of Japan
Kady Dandeneau added 12 rebounds and eight assists as Canada outscored Japan 22-14 in the final quarter to secure the win.
- On Wednesday in Ottawa, Canada advanced to the semifinals of the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships by defeating Japan 88-68 in a convincing quarterfinal victory.
- Following an exciting double-overtime win against Britain, Canada reached the knockout stage and steered clear of drama in Wednesday's decisive match against Japan.
- Kady Dandeneau recorded 12 rebounds and eight assists to complement her 49-point performance, while teammate Arinn Young added 30 points and 11 assists for Canada.
- "We came out really strong," said Canada's Cindy Ouellet, adding the team has work ahead but celebrated the victory and advancement to the semifinals.
- Canada will face the winner of Thursday's quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Spain in the semifinals, aiming to continue their tournament momentum.
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The Canadian women beat the Japanese and remained undefeated at the World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Ottawa.
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Canadian women advance to wheelchair hoops semifinals with rout of Japan
OTTAWA - Kady Dandeneau had 49 points and Canada advanced to the women's semifinals of the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships with a convincing 88-68 win over Japan on Wednesday at TD Place Arena.
Ottawa, September 16, 2026 (Sportcom) – For the first time since 2014, Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team will end up... Read more An emotional victory propels Canadian women into the semifinals appeared first on Sportcom.
The Spanish women’s wheelchair basketball team closed its round of World Cup groups in the Canadian city of Ottawa this Tuesday with a hard-hitted victory against Australia (55-50), well-reinforced before facing tough quarterfinals against the Netherlands, today’s Paralympic, World and European champion.
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