Fergus native Patrick Anderson will once again compete for Canada on the national stage.
Wheelchair Basketball Canada recently announced the athletes selected to represent Canada as members of the Senior Men’s and Women’s National Teams at the IWBF (International Wheelchair Basketball Federation) World Championships from Aug. 16 to 26 in Hamburg, Germany.
Anderson will be part of the senior men’s squad for the games.
“We congratulate all of the athletes for their hard work and dedication in earning a spot on Team Canada for the 2018 IWBF World Championships,” said Wheelchair Basketball Canada high performance director Jeff Dunbrack.
“We have two very competitive teams, backed by a strong leadership group and an incredible support staff, and we all look forward to an intense competition in Hamburg.
“We have made great strides in our development as a program as we hit the midway point in our quad and continue to build towards Tokyo 2020 and beyond.”
“What an exciting day for all the dedicated athletes who have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2018 IWBF World Championships,” said Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan.
“This is an opportunity like no other.
“These athletes will not only have a shot at claiming the World Championship title, but they will also inspire many young Canadian athletes watching from home.”
Canadian roster
The combined Canadian rosters feature 15 Paralympians, five Paralympic gold medallists and seven world champions, alongside nine players who will compete in their first major international competition for Canada.
The 2018 IWBF World Championships will feature 16 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams vying for the world title.
Opens Aug. 17
The Canadian men and women play their opening games at the 2018 IWBF World Championships in double-header action on Aug. 17, as the men face Morocco and the women take on Great Britain.
For more information visit wheelchairbasketball.ca or follow Team Canada on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
