Great Britain and USA Triumph in Wheelchair Basketball Openers, Leading with 76 and 66 Points Respectively at Paris Paralympics

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The first day of the Wheelchair Basketball event at the Paralympics started with a bang as the event had a tight finish.

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During the event, approximately 36,500 fans witnessed the athletes from all over the world at the Bercy Arena.

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It was a jam packed stadium.

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Coming into the matches, The Great Britain team started their campaign with a comprehensive victory over Germany.

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Great Britain won the match with a score of 76-55.

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Germany tried to stage a comeback at the second quarter but the British were too strong for the Germans.

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On the other hand, The Great Britain Women’s Basketball team also performed brilliantly just like the men’s team.

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Jade Atkin playing her debut Paralympic, played a key role in Great Britain’s victory.

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Now came the all important match which everyone was waiting for as USA Men’s Basketball Paralympics team squared off against Spain.

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