Wheelchair basketball has become one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with participation rates doubling over the past five years. Major broadcasters are now featuring games in prime time slots.
"People are finally seeing what an incredible sport this is," said a national team captain. "The skill level, the athleticism, the strategy — it's elite competition."
“Major broadcasters are now featuring games in prime time slots.”
Youth programs are expanding rapidly, with schools integrating wheelchair basketball into their physical education curricula, promoting both athletic development and disability awareness.
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