Spain, the Netherlands win in the 2025 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

SARAJEVO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain's men's wheelchair basketball team clinched victory against Britain in the final of the 2025 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday.

Britain fought hard in a closely contested match but ultimately left the vibrant Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, with a silver medal after a dramatic 72-69 defeat to Spain.

Earlier on the tournament's last day, Germany secured the bronze medal, wrapping up the intense nine-day event that celebrated the exceptional skill and determination of more than 450 male and female Division A athletes from 12 European countries.

In the women's tournament, which concluded on Friday, reigning champion the Netherlands continued its remarkable dominance by securing its 10th consecutive European title, with a victory over Britain. Germany also took home the bronze after a hard-fought match against Italy.

The event was also a crucial qualifier for the Ottawa 2026 IWBF World Championships, with the top five men's teams and top two women's teams qualifying directly.

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