With their sights set on a historic medal, Iran men became the first team to enter the semi-finals of the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships \u2013 Dubai 2022 here on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a thrilling and high-intensity match, Iran pipped Germany 70-68 to enter the semi-finals for second consecutive time after their appearance in Hamburg 2018 Worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Netherlands and USA men joined Iran in the top-four beating Canada and Australia in other exciting matches. While Netherlands overcame Canada 68-53 after close third and fourth quarters, thanks to Mendel Op Den Orth\u2019s 32-point show, USA rallied to beat Australia 47-32 riding on Steve Serio\u2019s efforts (14 points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, defending champions Great Britain defeated Italy 72-44, with Gregg Warburton top scoring with 32 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Close contest in women\u2019s events<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the women\u2019s events, defending and Paralympic champions Netherlands defeated USA 66-57 in a close contest to top Group A and will meet Canada in their quarter-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada meanwhile beat China 54-50 in their last Group B match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Great Britain women fell at the hands of Australia in the last league game 63-52. Australia meet Germany in the quarters who overcame Japan 61-52.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The road to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begins at the World Championships here as top four teams earn a slot each to the continental championships, the podium finishers of which will qualify for Paris 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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