South America’s Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams to Battle in Bogotá

The countdown is nearly over as the 2024 IWBF America’s Men’s South America Wheelchair Basketball Championship gets ready to launch in Bogotá, Colombia, from 29 October to 3 November. Six national teams—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela—will compete fiercely for one of the four available spots in the 2025 IWBF Americas Cup. The Coliseo Cayetano Cañizares, a venue that previously hosted wheelchair basketball during the 2023 Youth Parapan American Games, will provide the backdrop for this high-stakes tournament.

The championship brings together the best of South American male wheelchair basketballers in what promises to be a thrilling display of talent and determination. Each team will compete in five preliminary games, with the top two teams advancing to the gold medal match and the 3rd and 4th place teams contesting the bronze. The remaining two teams will battle it out for the 5-6th final standings.

Luis Ninco, President of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Bogotá, expressed his excitement about hosting the tournament:

“In Bogotá, we are waiting for all teams with open arms, hosting them as they are in their home during this important competition in our region.”

IWBF Americas President Steve Bach also shared his enthusiasm for the event:

“The IWBF America is honored and excited to collaborate with the Federación Colombiana de BSR in presenting the 2024 edition of the Men’s South America Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Bogotá. We look forward to the many quality teams engaging at the highest level this sport has to offer, all in pursuit of a top-four placing to qualify for the 2025 Americas Cup. Our sincere thanks to Luis Ninco, the Local Organizing Committee, and the many enthusiastic volunteers that I know will provide a tremendous platform for great competition, fine camaraderie, and life-long memories.”

The tournament will not only be an opportunity for these teams to showcase their skills but also a chance for fans across the globe to watch the action unfold live. All games will be streamed on the official YouTube channel “@BSR Colombia,” ensuring that wheelchair basketball enthusiasts everywhere can follow the competition.

Competition Schedule:

Monday, October 29

• 14:00 | Chile vs Argentina (Preliminary Game 1)
• 16:15 | Venezuela vs Brazil (Preliminary Game 2)
• 18:30 | Peru vs Colombia (Preliminary Game 3)

Tuesday, October 30

• 13:00 | Argentina vs Peru (Preliminary Game 4)
• 15:15 | Brazil vs Chile (Preliminary Game 5)
• 17:30 | Opening Ceremony
• 18:45 | Colombia vs Venezuela (Preliminary Game 6)

Wednesday, October 31

• 14:00 | Chile vs Venezuela (Preliminary Game 7)
• 16:15 | Peru vs Brazil (Preliminary Game 8)
• 18:30 | Argentina vs Colombia (Preliminary Game 9)

Thursday, November 1

• 14:00 | Argentina vs Brazil (Preliminary Game 10)
• 16:15 | Venezuela vs Peru (Preliminary Game 11)
• 18:30 | Colombia vs Chile (Preliminary Game 12)

Friday, November 2

• 14:00 | Peru vs Chile (Preliminary Game 13)
• 16:15 | Venezuela vs Argentina (Preliminary Game 14)
• 18:30 | Brazil vs Colombia (Preliminary Game 15)

Sunday, November 3

• 09:00 | 5th vs 6th Place Match (Game 16)
• 11:15 | Bronze Medal Match (3rd vs 4th, Game 17)
• 13:30 | Gold Medal Match (1st vs 2nd, Game 18)
• 16:00 | Medal Awards and Closing Ceremony

As the countdown to 29 October begins, the excitement is building, and Bogotá is ready to welcome athletes, officials, and fans to an unforgettable championship. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage as the games get underway, and don’t miss your chance to witness the best of South American wheelchair basketball!