Wheelchair basketball · International
Mersin Youth Games programme includes U23 wheelchair 3x3
IWBF’s announcement confirmed the format’s place in a multi-sport youth event.
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IWBF announced that an endorsed U23 wheelchair basketball 3x3 competition would form part of the 2026 World Abilitysport Youth Games in Mersin, Türkiye. The confirmed Games window was 15 to 22 June.
World Abilitysport and the Turkish Basketball Federation collaborated on the programme. Other announced sports included Para athletics, Para swimming, Para fencing, Para dance sport and adaptive sepak takraw.
Entries were scheduled to open on 2 April and close on 8 May. Organisers identified a purpose-built venue overlooking the Mediterranean, while Mersin’s hosting background included the 2025 World Abilitysport Beach Games. The announcement concerned the programme and entry arrangements.
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