Germany win U23 Men’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

German players celebrate their victory in the U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Champioship

Germany defeated Sweden 69 – 65 to win the 2013 U23 Men’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship at Adana, Turkey. First half of the match was draw with both teams scoring 34 points each but Germany were a better side in the second half of the match as they took the second half 35 – 31 to win the gold medal in the 2013 U23 Men’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship.

Meanwhile, Australia defeated Great Britain 54 – 52 to win the bronze medal in the championship. Iran defeated Canada 67 - 38 to secure 5th place in the championship while Canada finished in sixth place.

After completion of the championship, here is how the final standings look like:

1. Germany
2. Sweden
3. Australia
4. Great Britain
5. Iran
6. Canada
7. Turkey
8. Italy
9. Japan
10. Mexico
11. South Africa
12. Venezuela

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